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"Regression-Discontinuity Design" by Any Other Name Might Be Less Problematic.

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Stanley, T. D. – Evaluation Review, 1991

W. M. K. Trochim and others defend the record of the regression-discontinuity (RD) design and blur the statistical tests for treatment effect. Their Monte Carlo results show the problematic nature of RD and its potential bias. New testing strategies and restrictions for the application of RD are proposed. (SLD)

Descriptors: Computer Simulation, Equations (Mathematics), Error of Measurement, Estimation (Mathematics)

Improving Program Targeting through Simulation.

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Gardiner, Richard C. – Evaluation Review, 1994

Statistical identification of employees with unusual sick leave patterns can result in false-positive identifications. A computer simulation model was used to evaluate alternate methods of unusual sick leave detection for the New York State Department of Health. Results were used to refine identification parameters and modify supervisory…

Descriptors: Computer Simulation, Employees, Employment Practices, Evaluation Methods