Basic Problems of Applying Experiments to Social Programs
The application of experimental designs to social programs generates numerous problems for evaluators. This paper describes some of the major problems and how they may be overcome. Suggestions include the utilization of existing social science research methods, institutionalization of program evalua...
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| description | The application of experimental designs to social programs generates numerous problems for evaluators. This paper describes some of the major problems and how they may be overcome. Suggestions include the utilization of existing social science research methods, institutionalization of program evaluation, and application of theory to social experiments. |
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