Running Randomized Evaluations: A Practical Guide 9781400848447
This book provides a comprehensive yet accessible guide to running randomized impact evaluations of social programs. Dra
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Table of contents :
Preface vii
Abbreviations and Acronyms ix
1 The Experimental Approach 1
2 Why Randomize? 24
3 Asking the Right Questions 66
4 Randomizing 98
5 Outcomes and Instruments 180
6 Statistical Power 241
7 Threats 298
8 Analysis 324
9 Drawing Policy Lessons 386
Appendix 421
Glossary 443
Index 453
Preface vii
Abbreviations and Acronyms ix
1 The Experimental Approach 1
2 Why Randomize? 24
3 Asking the Right Questions 66
4 Randomizing 98
5 Outcomes and Instruments 180
6 Statistical Power 241
7 Threats 298
8 Analysis 324
9 Drawing Policy Lessons 386
Appendix 421
Glossary 443
Index 453
