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Peer reviewedGreenberg, David; Meyer, Robert; Michalopoulos, Charles; Wiseman, Michael – Evaluation Review, 2003
Used findings from the evaluations of California's Greater Avenues for Independence program and the National Evaluation of Welfare-to-Work Strategies to illustrate why it is important to question the legitimacy of such syntheses. Results show how tempting generalizations are not justified. (SLD)
Descriptors: Evaluation Methods, Program Evaluation, Synthesis, Welfare Recipients
Peer reviewedBoudett, Kathryn Parker; Friedlander, Daniel – Evaluation Review, 1997
An analysis of California's Greater Avenues for Independence (GAIN) work-to-welfare program did not find achievement test score improvement as a result of mandatory adult education participation. This reanalysis of GAIN impact with 581 enrollees and 500 controls finds a more positive overall impact and confirms test score improvements in one…
Descriptors: Achievement Gains, Achievement Tests, Adult Basic Education, Employment Programs
