New Ideas and Programs Implemented at the State Level

question 36

Multiple Choice

New ideas and programs implemented at the state level

• A)are the result of the lobbying efforts of the states.
• B)are usually an extension of a federal program already in place.
• C)are usually generated by the private sector.
• D)are spread rapidly between jurisdictions as states learn from one another.

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Definitions:

Case Studies

In-depth analyses of a single event, situation, or individual to explore causation and find underlying principles.

Hypotheses

Proposed explanations made on the basis of limited evidence as a starting point for further investigation.

Observational Studies

Research methods where the investigator passively observes and records behavior without influencing the subjects.

Describing Behavior

The process of observing and articulating the actions and reactions of individuals or groups in specific contexts.