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What Two Dominant Characteristics Distinguish the Development of Postsecondary Education

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What two dominant characteristics distinguish the development of postsecondary education in contemporary America from that in other parts of the world?


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Transitional Period

A phase of change from one state or condition to another, often characterized by uncertainty and development.

Replacement Level Fertility

The fertility rate at which a population exactly replaces itself from one generation to the next, without migration, typically around 2.1 children per woman.

Total Fertility Rate

An estimate of the average number of children a woman will have during her reproductive years, typically used as an indicator of population growth.

Refined Birth Rate

A statistical measure of the number of live births in a year, typically expressed per 1000 people in the population, adjusted for specific criteria or demographics.

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