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There are several quasi-experimental approaches to consider with program evaluation. Consider comparison groups and discuss their role in program evaluation. Explain why you will or will not be using them in your evaluation.

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Comparison groups have a very important role in program evaluation, especially in programs that will have some lasting effect on the individuals that would have to perform within the parameters defined by the program. Comparison groups give a program evaluator a superb tool by which to measure the ...

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