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Regression-discontinuity analysis: An alternative to the ex post facto experiment.
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This study presents a method of testing casual hypotheses, called regression-discontinuity analysis, in situations where the investigator is unable to randomly assign Ss to experimental and control groups. The Ss were selected from near winners--5126 students who received certificates of merit and 2
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- Thistlethwaite, D. L., & Campbell, D. T.
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- Northwestern University (US)
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- Journal of Educational Psychology
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- 1960-12
- Volume
- 51
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- 6
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