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Low-cost random controlled trials could test government programs' effectiveness

By Hicbd
Fri Nov 9 2012 3:25 pm

Low-cost random controlled trials could make use of administrative data that the government already collects (test scores, graduation rates, emergency room visits, arrests, unemployment spur innovation. records, etc.) and test hundreds of program models. Rigorous evaluations could determine if programs should continue to be funded.

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http://opinionator.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/05/30/worthy-of-government-funding-prove-it/
http://coalition4evidence.org/wordpress/

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Government Public Policy Public Program Evaluation

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