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Group Comparability: A Multiattribute Utility Measurement Approach to the Use of Random Assignment with Small Numbers of Aggregated Units.

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Graham, John W.; And Others – Evaluation Review, 1984

A method is presented that allows multivariate comparability while making only minimal restrictions on randomization. This procedure is demonstrated in the context of assigning 63 aggregated units (schools) to 28 experimental and control conditions. Good comparability of groups for all primary main effects and interactions was verified for 15…

Descriptors: Drug Abuse, Evaluation Methods, Factor Analysis, Multivariate Analysis

School Boards' and Administrators' Use of Evaluation Information: Influencing Factors.

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Newman, Dianna L.; And Others – Evaluation Review, 1983

This study investigated factors influencing use of evaluative information for decision making by administrators and school boards. The factors investigated included: (1) the quality of the decision to be made; (2) the amount of personal conflict involved; (3) the context of the program, and (4) whether participants were board members or…

Descriptors: Boards of Education, Decision Making, Evaluation Methods, Evaluation Utilization