Upward Bound impact estimates are accompanied by extensive subgroup and sensitivity analyses¶
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Evidence · 1 study · causalr?·q2
Currency · newest study 2009 · not yet checked against its sources · not reviewed by a person
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q2 i? The report includes extensive subgroup and sensitivity analyses alongside its main impact estimates. → Neil S. Seftor 2009
Evidence¶
Neil S. Seftor 2009¶
Neil S. Seftor, Arif Mamun, Allen Schirm. (2009). The Impacts of Regular Upward Bound on Postsecondary Outcomes 7-9 Years After Scheduled High School Graduation. Princeton, NJ: Mathematica Policy Research. http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/opepd/ppss/reports.html#upward-2009
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The report's abstract states that beyond the main impact estimates, "the report includes the findings from extensive subgroup and sensitivity analyses." No specific subgroup results are printed in the available text.
"In addition to these results, the report includes the findings from extensive subgroup and sensitivity analyses."
Discussion¶
Related Claims¶
- This report provides the first estimates of Upward Bound's effects on postsecondary completion and updates earlier estimates for enrollment and financial aid — related
- Regular Upward Bound shows no detectable effects on postsecondary enrollment, financial aid application or receipt, or bachelor's or associate's degree completion — related
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Upward Bound impact estimates are accompanied by extensive subgroup and sensitivity analyses |
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Upward Bound impact estimates are accompanied by extensive subgroup and sensitivity analyses |
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2009 |
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