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Randomized controlled trials (RCTs) are said to be the gold-standard method in evaluation research. What if I cannot perform the random assignment in my sampling of street sleepers?
Randomized controlled trials (RCTs) are said to be the gold-standard method in evaluation research. What if I cannot perform the random assignment in my sampling of street sleepers?
Squad Meow
19 August 2021
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It seems comparison group designs and random control trials both have a similar logic to test the program’s effect. Then what are their differences?
It seems comparison group designs and random control trials both have a similar logic to test the program’s effect. Then what are their differences?
No Regret in Life
19 August 2021
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For a group of single parents, if we set them as a comparison group, does it mean they cannot receive the intervention?
For a group of single parents, if we set them as a comparison group, does it mean they cannot receive the intervention?
No Regret in Life
19 August 2021
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Following the previous post, could you give a clearer definition of randomized experiments? I still get confused to differentiate it from other designs.
Following the previous post, could you give a clearer definition of randomized experiments? I still get confused to differentiate it from other designs.
disfigured
19 August 2021
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Hi. I got a question about experimental design. In examining the benefit of cash transfer in poverty alleviation, some scholars compare the poverty rate before cash transfer and after. Thus, can I say it is an experimental design?
Hi. I got a question about experimental design. In examining the benefit of cash transfer in poverty alleviation, some scholars compare the poverty rate before cash transfer and after. Thus, can I ...
disfigured
19 August 2021
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Could you please help me differentiate the short-term and long-term outcomes? Take the Self-reliance Program as an example?
Could you please help me differentiate the short-term and long-term outcomes? Take the Self-reliance Program as an example?
Vestal
19 August 2021
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I wonder if the trainees of disabilities could get an allowance after the vocational training?
I wonder if the trainees of disabilities could get an allowance after the vocational training?
Donki
19 August 2021
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Are the vocational training services for people with disabilities free of charge?
Are the vocational training services for people with disabilities free of charge?
Donki
19 August 2021
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What is the target population of the vocational training services?
What is the target population of the vocational training services?
Anson Law
19 August 2021
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I wonder, are there any vocational training services for persons with disabilities in Hong Kong?
I wonder, are there any vocational training services for persons with disabilities in Hong Kong?
Anson Law
19 August 2021
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Following the previous post, I still get a further question about missing data. For example, suppose the respondent has too many questions not answered. Then, can we still assign a mean score on the missing items?
Following the previous post, I still get a further question about missing data. For example, suppose the respondent has too many questions not answered. Then, can we still assign a mean score on t ...
Judy LIU
19 August 2021
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I am responsible for the social services of ex-mentally ill persons. Recently we are surveying their rehabilitation situation in Hong Kong, but the questionnaires have many missing data. What can we do?
I am responsible for the social services of ex-mentally ill persons. Recently we are surveying their rehabilitation situation in Hong Kong, but the questionnaires have many missing data. What can ...
Judy LIU
19 August 2021
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Hi, I realized that it seems the concept “outcome” is different from the term “output”. Taking the grandparent training project as an example, what is the “outcome’ referable?
Hi, I realized that it seems the concept "outcome" is different from the term "output". Taking the grandparent training project as an example, what is the “outcome’ referable?
CouldYip
26 August 2021
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I have designed a large-scale survey about the life satisfaction of low-income families in Hong Kong. Is it appropriate to use the electronic survey through mobile phones?
I have designed a large-scale survey about the life satisfaction of low-income families in Hong Kong. Is it appropriate to use the electronic survey through mobile phones?
Realistic
20 August 2021
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Questions about program evaluation and impact assessment (PE & IA)?
Dear MEL participants, Hello everyone! We are going to meet Prof. Aron Shlonsky this week (17&18 Oct). Do you have any problems or issues in program evaluation and impact assessment? Pleas ...
jml88min
15 October 2019
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Question about the programme evaluation
Can someone recommend me a basic guide book for programme evaluation? We are an NGO in mainland China and providing services for young drug abusers in rural China. We learnt about your pro ...
Jessica
9 October 2019
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