A Comparison Group Is Made Of

question 9

Multiple Choice

A comparison group is made of:

• A) Persons who are exposed to the policy and persons with a similar problem who are not exposed to the policy.
• B) Persons who are exposed to the policy who have had different results.
• C) Persons who should be exposed to the policy and persons who do not share their problem.
• D) Two different groups of evaluators.

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Definitions:

Progressive-Era Union

Labor unions during the Progressive Era aimed at improving working conditions, increasing wages, and reducing working hours for the labor force in the early 20th century.

Higher Wages

An increase in the amount of money paid to workers per unit of time, often seen as a way to improve living standards and stimulate economic growth.

Gilded Age

A period in the late 19th century known for the transformation of the United States through industrialization, urbanization, and the rise of big business, alongside stark social inequalities.

Reform Programs

Initiatives aimed at making changes or improvements in societal, political, or economic systems.