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In short, well-designed studies which attempt to form solid conclusions use the principle of [[ceteris paribus]] (all other things remaining equal). This is done by choosing appropriate study participants and using statistical analysis to isolate variables related to the socioeconomic profiles of study participants ([[Generalized linear model]] analysis, etc.).

In short, well-designed studies which attempt to form solid conclusions use the principle of [[ceteris paribus]] (all other things remaining equal). This is done by choosing appropriate study participants and using statistical analysis to isolate variables related to the socioeconomic profiles of study participants ([[Generalized linear model]] analysis, etc.).

==Reformist liberal Protestantism, Progressive Movement, and unbiblical racism==

==Reformist liberal Protestantism, the Progressive Movement, and unbiblical racism==

Liberal wings of Protestantism in the United States, with a strong reformist attitude on social and cultural issues, compromised much of the ideological roots of the [[Progressive Movement]].<ref>Walker, Jesse (December 2, 2005). [https://reason.com/2005/12/02/hooded-progressivism/ Hooded Progressivism]. ''Reason''. Retrieved November 21, 2022.</ref> Notwithstanding a response to legitimate societal concerns such as poverty from a [[Social Gospel]] perspective, the Protestant-rooted Progressive Movement also employed nativist prejudices against immigrants, which were exacerbated by [[World War I]] ethnic and racial tensions and led to the second incarnation of [[Ku Klux Klan]]. The Second KKK adhered to a liberal interpretation of fundamentalist apostate Protestantism, often aligning with progressive clergy who favored causes such as birth control.

Liberal wings of Protestantism in the United States, with a strong reformist attitude on social and cultural issues, compromised much of the ideological roots of the [[Progressive Movement]].<ref>Walker, Jesse (December 2, 2005). [https://reason.com/2005/12/02/hooded-progressivism/ Hooded Progressivism]. ''Reason''. Retrieved November 21, 2022.</ref> Notwithstanding a response to legitimate societal concerns such as poverty from a [[Social Gospel]] perspective, the Protestant-rooted Progressive Movement also employed nativist prejudices against immigrants, which were exacerbated by [[World War I]] ethnic and racial tensions and led to the second incarnation of [[Ku Klux Klan]]. The Second KKK adhered to a liberal interpretation of fundamentalist apostate Protestantism, often aligning with progressive clergy who favored causes such as birth control.