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Peer reviewedBryant, Edward C.; Rupp, Kalman – Evaluation Review, 1987
Estimates of the Comprehensive Employment and Training Act's net impact on participant earnings, using Continuous Longitudinal Manpower Survey data, were compared to a similar sample from the Current Population Survey. The use of multivariate matching and weighting yielded acceptable results. (GDC)
Descriptors: Adult Education, Effect Size, Employment Programs, Evaluation Methods
Peer reviewedGrossman, Jean; Tierney, Joseph P. – Evaluation Review, 1993
Evidence is presented that strengthens the argument against comparison group research strategies. Results from a study of youth attitudes related to the California Conservation Corps involving 528 participants and 668 comparisons indicate that the comparison group may not adequately represent the nontreatment state. (SLD)
Descriptors: Attitudes, Comparative Analysis, Control Groups, Experimental Groups
