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Evaluating a Proposed Community Program
A city council is considering implementing a new, costly after-school program designed to improve student test scores. The company selling the program presents a single research study, which they funded, showing that students in their program had significantly higher scores. Explain the primary benefit of the city council critically evaluating this research before making a funding decision.
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A city council is considering a proposal for a new after-school program. The company selling the program's curriculum presents a study showing that participants' test scores improved by 25%. However, the study was funded entirely by the same company. Based on a critical evaluation of this information, what is the most prudent course of action for the city council?
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Importance of Evaluating Research Critically
Opinion
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A city council is considering a proposal for a new after-school program. The company selling the program's curriculum presents a study showing that participants' test scores improved by 25%. However, the study was funded entirely by the same company. Based on a critical evaluation of this information, what is the most prudent course of action for the city council?
Early Intervention Programs
Example of Distinguishing Fact and Opinion in Online Information