Discuss Two Developments That Occurred During the Post-World War II

question 26

Essay

Discuss two developments that occurred during the post-World War II period that led to the growth and use of quantitative methods in nonmilitary applications.

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Definitions:

Postsecondary Education

Education that takes place after high school, including programs at colleges, universities, and technical schools leading to degrees or certifications.

Public Lives

The aspects of an individual's or group's life that are visible and observable by the broader society, as opposed to their private lives.

Private Lives

Aspects of an individual's life that are not meant for public or outside observation, often relating to personal relationships, family, and home.

Functionalist Account

A perspective in sociology that emphasizes the ways in which different parts of a society contribute to the whole, particularly in terms of social stability and cohesion.