What is unique about the education system in America?

a. The primary responsibility for education lies with the federal government.
b. Teachers are paid by the government.
c. The primary responsibility for education lies with state governments.
d. Higher education is the responsibility of the state.


Answer: C

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a. It often makes our observations less explicit. b. It can make it harder to aggregate data. c. It can make it impossible to summarize data. d. It opens up the possibility of statistical analysis. e. It allows for narrative explanations of phenomena.

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