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Social science for social change: the story of marriage equality in the US

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Social science for social change: the story of marriage equality in the US Published: For centuries, gay people have suffered discrimination, prejudice and persecution. However, since the 1990s, public attitudes towards gay rights in the US have undergone a monumental shift.

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How Data Drives Strategies for Improved Student Outcomes

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Data-driven decisions are increasingly recognized as a critical component of K-12 education, enhancing personalized learning, improving assessment and feedback, optimizing resource allocation and fostering early intervention. The balance between quantitative and qualitative data is essential.

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Should universities use differential treatment to admit students?

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The idea that exam results should be assessed differently based on a student’s socio-economic background is known as differential treatment, and Emil is investigating whether such policies can improve equality and efficiency in education and labour markets.

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The importance of community for reducing social isolation

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This is commonly achieved by participant observation, in which anthropologists spend time with the community they are studying and take part in everyday activities. As the data manager, I work closely with all the project data as they journey from the study participants to the data analysis team.

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Dental discoveries: How is dental research improving oral health?

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These dental scientists are investigating a range of topics relating to the teeth and mouth, from uncovering the genes that lead to dental abnormalities, to examining the public policies that influence the inequalities in dental treatment. Motivation occurs when someone experiences satisfaction in these three psychological needs.