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Statistical Power for Random Assignment Evaluations of Education Programs

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This paper examines theoretical and empirical issues related to the statistical power of impact estimates for experimental evaluations of education programs.

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  • Peter Z. Schochet, "undated". "Statistical Power for Random Assignment Evaluations of Education Programs," Mathematica Policy Research Reports 6749d31ad72d4acf988f7dce5, Mathematica Policy Research.
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