Question

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which two scenarios are most likely to be the result of algorithmic bias?

a. algorithms that screen patients for heart problems automatically adjust points for risk based on race.

b. a student fails a class because they didnt turn in their assignments on time and scored low on tests.

c. a person is rejected for a loan because they dont have enough money in their bank accounts.

d. the résumé of a female candidate who is qualified for a job is scored lower than the résumés of her male counterparts.

Explanation:

• Option A: Adjusting risk points based on race in a medical screening algorithm is a form of algorithmic bias as race is an irrelevant factor for heart problem risk assessment, introducing unfairness.
• Option D: A qualified female candidate's resume being scored lower than male counterparts' due to the algorithm implies gender - based bias in the resume - scoring algorithm, which is a type of algorithmic bias.
• Option B: The student failing due to not submitting assignments on time and low test scores is a result of their own performance, not algorithmic bias.
• Option C: Rejection for a loan due to insufficient bank account money is a financial eligibility criterion, not algorithmic bias.

Answer:

A. Algorithms that screen patients for heart problems automatically adjust points for risk based on race.
D. The résumé of a female candidate who is qualified for a job is scored lower than the résumés of her male counterparts.