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The measurement problem in quantum mechanics looks at how an experimental outcome changes, simply by observing it.

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An economist whose research provided a foundation for Federal Reserve Governor Stephen Miran's argument that President Donald ...

Question: Why is labeling students “high,” “medium,” and “low” problematic?

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