Karoly (1998) Followed Nine Early Intervention Programs and Concluded Early

question 46

Multiple Choice

Karoly (1998) followed nine early intervention programs and concluded early child care and education did have lasting effects. In Karoly's study

• A) Children were randomly assigned to groups.
• B) Children were followed over 25 years.
• C) The study included objective measures, such as level of criminal activity.
• D) All answers are correct.

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