The Interpretation of Regression Analysis Results in Sex and Race Discrimination Problems

Authors
McCabe Jr., George P.
Citation
P. Mccabe Jr., George, The Interpretation of Regression Analysis Results in Sex and Race Discrimination Problems, American statistician , 34(4), 1980, pp. 212-215
Journal title
American statistician → ACNP
ISSN journal
00031305
Volume
34
Issue
4
Year of publication
1980
Pages
212 - 215
Database
ACNP
SICI code
Abstract
Linear models are often used to quantify differentials between protected and unprotected groups on variables such as salary.Some consequences of model misspecification are examined.In addition, the effects of preferential selection on linear analysis results are studied.