As a result of reading several research articles on the long-term effects of daycare, a state legislature passes a new law mandating that all daycare providers modify their practices to be in concordance with this research. This action reflects
A) how research can affect social policy
B) the benefits of doing meta-analytic research
C) the importance of longitudinal studies
D) why correlational research is superior in some ways to experimental research

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The action of the state legislature demonstrates how research findings can influence and shape social policy by mandating changes based on the outcomes of the research. This reflects the direct impact that research can have on societal practices and regulations.

As a Result of Reading Several Research Articles on the Long-Term