The Fallibility of Comparison Groups.

Grossman, Jean; Tierney, Joseph P.

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Publication Date: 1993

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The Fallibility of Comparison Groups.

Grossman, Jean; Tierney, Joseph P.

Evaluation Review, v17 n5 p556-71 Oct 1993

Evidence is presented that strengthens the argument against comparison group research strategies. Results from a study of youth attitudes related to the California Conservation Corps involving 528 participants and 668 comparisons indicate that the comparison group may not adequately represent the nontreatment state. (SLD)

Descriptors: Attitudes, Comparative Analysis, Control Groups, Experimental Groups, Matched Groups, Participant Characteristics, Quasiexperimental Design, Research Design, Research Methodology, Research Problems, Sampling, Young Adults, Youth Employment, Youth Programs

Publication Type: Reports - Evaluative; Reports - Research; Journal Articles

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Language: English

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