The preferential treatment of minorities and/or women in employment, promotions, admissions, etc., to overcome the results of past discrimination is known as ________

A. affirmative action
B. equality of opportunity
C. equality of results
D. comparable worth

A

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What is the minimum acceptable response rate for a mailed survey?

A. 50% B. 67% C. 70% D. 90%

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