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ERIC Number: EJ201629
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1978
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Statistics and Title VII Proof: Prima Facie Case and Rebuttal.
Whitten, David
Houston Law Review, v15 p1030-53 1978
The method and means by which statistics can raise a prima facie case of Title VII violation are analyzed. A standard is identified that can be applied to determine whether a statistical disparity is sufficient to shift the burden to the employer to rebut a prima facie case of discrimination. (LBH)
Descriptors: Constitutional Law, Court Doctrine, Court Litigation, Employment Practices, Equal Opportunities (Jobs), Legal Responsibility, Opinions, Sex Discrimination, Statistical Analysis, Statistics
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Opinion Papers; Legal/Legislative/Regulatory Materials
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Language: English
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