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New Perspectives In Applying The Regression-Discontinuity Design For Program Evaluation: A Simulation Analysis, Sally A. Lesik May 2011

New Perspectives In Applying The Regression-Discontinuity Design For Program Evaluation: A Simulation Analysis, Sally A. Lesik

Journal of Modern Applied Statistical Methods

Evaluating educational programs is a core component of assessment. One challenge occurs because participants often enter into programs with diverse skills and backgrounds. The regression-discontinuity design has been used to evaluate programs amongst a diverse group, but noncompliance is a limitation. A simulation analysis illustrates the impact of noncompliance.