Problems and Solutions in Evaluating Child Outcomes of Large-Scale Educational Programs.

Abrams, Allan S.; And Others

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Publication Date: 1979

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Problems and Solutions in Evaluating Child Outcomes of Large-Scale Educational Programs.

Abrams, Allan S.; And Others

Journal of Experimental Education, v48 n2 p155-65 Win 1979-80

Evaluation of large-scale programs is problematical because of inherent bias in assignment of treatment and control groups, resulting in serious regression artifacts even with the use of analysis of covariance designs. Nonuniformity of program implementation across sites and classrooms is also a problem. (Author/GSK)

Descriptors: Analysis of Covariance, Comparative Analysis, Compensatory Education, Educational Assessment, Educationally Disadvantaged, Evaluation Methods, Federal Programs, Program Evaluation, Program Implementation, Regression (Statistics), Sampling

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Language: English

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Identifiers - Assessments and Surveys: Metropolitan Readiness Tests; Wechsler Preschool and Primary Scale of Intelligence

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