The Use and Abuse of Control Groups in Program Evaluation.

Payne, David A.; Brown, Carvin L.

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ERIC Number: EJ274483

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1982-Sep

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The Use and Abuse of Control Groups in Program Evaluation.

Payne, David A.; Brown, Carvin L.

Roeper Review, v5 n1 p11-14 Sep 1982

The author discusses the selection and use of control groups, particularly in studies evaluating gifted programs. Factors affecting evaluation design decisions are outlined, the control and abuse of control groups is discussed, and some useful data collection design procedures are reviewed. Also considered is the analysis of data from contrast groups. (SW)

Descriptors: Control Groups, Elementary Secondary Education, Evaluation Methods, Exceptional Child Research, Gifted, Program Evaluation, Research Design, Research Methodology

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Guides - Non-Classroom

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Language: English

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