Explain the Key Finding of Jessen's Research on Educational Policy

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Essay

Explain the key finding of Jessen's research on educational policy in New York. Why was her mixed methods approach important in this case?

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Definitions:

Heritability

A measure of how much of the variation in a trait within a population can be attributed to genetic differences among individuals.

Intelligence

The capacity for learning, understanding, problem-solving, and adapting to new situations, often measured through various tests and criteria.

Proven

Demonstrated to be true or established as a fact through evidence or experimentation.

Terror Management Theory

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