Why has the choice of measurements of the effectiveness of the Head Start program been critical in assessing the program?
What will be an ideal response?
Some of obvious, easy to collect measurements like performance in school or IQ test scores do not show consistent or permanent changes among the participants in Head Start programs. These variables lead to a conclusion that the program does not meet its intended goals. On the other hand, longer-term measurements like high school graduation rates, dependence on public assistance, and participation in criminal activity reveal that Head Start participants fare better than those who did not participate. Depending on your choice of your variables, you could wind up with conclusions that are contradictory. The variables of interest need to be chosen carefully so they help you answer your research question.
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b. Christian Democrats. c. Social Democrats. d. Left Party. e. Free Democrats.
What percent of American citizens are completely inactive in the political process?
a. 10 percent b. 20 percent c. 33 percent d. 50 percent e. 75 percent
Which of the following is NOT true regarding budgeting rules? a. Some balanced budget rules have weak provisions for enforcement. b. Tough budgeting rules do not prevent deficits when they are combined with limits on government borrowing. c. Rules that simply require a budget to be balanced may be less effective than rules that require a budget to bebalanced at the end of the fiscal year
d. Some budgeting rules regulating long-term capital borrowing do not necessarily lead to less state indebtedness.
_____________ is a health-insurance program for Americans living in poverty. Because this program is partially paid for by the states, eligibility can vary dramatically depending on how low the income threshold is set in a particular state.
a. Medicaid b. Medicare c. Social Security d. Socialized Medicine