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Technical Methods Report: Estimation and Identification of the Complier Average Causal Effect Parameter in Education RCTs

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  • Peter Z. Schochet
  • Hanley Chiang

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Randomized control trials (RCTs) in the education field typically examine the intention-to-treat parameter, which is estimated by comparing the mean outcomes of treatment group members to those of the control group.

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  • Peter Z. Schochet & Hanley Chiang, "undated". "Technical Methods Report: Estimation and Identification of the Complier Average Causal Effect Parameter in Education RCTs," Mathematica Policy Research Reports 947d1823e3ff42208532a763d, Mathematica Policy Research.
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