Which of the Following Is Not One of the Historical

question 34

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not one of the historical factors contributing to the emergence of a credential society in the United States?

• A)technological advancements associated with full-scale industrialization
• B)a long-standing association between high economic status and advanced degrees
• C)a large number of schools and colleges in the United States
• D)the fact that the United States maintains a separate between church and state

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Slope

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Intercept

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