Which of the Following Is NOT a Barrier to Evidence-Based

question 17

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a barrier to evidence-based policies?

• A) Public officials develop policy proposals according to what will get them votes, not what needs to be done.
• B) Researchers communicate their results to public officials clearly.
• C) It is hard to explain why social phenomena exist.
• D) A solution that works for one population may not be effective for another population.

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Definitions:

AFLAC

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Triple Jump

An athletic event where the competitor makes a hop, a step, and then a jump in sequence.

Moral Hazard

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Airbags

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