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In June 2010 the What Works Clearinghouse (WWC) expanded its definition of\u00a0 \u201cgold standard\u201d to include regression-discontinuity research designs. This comes within days of WWC adding Single-Subject Design to the US Department of Education\u2019s list of acceptable methods for establishing the efficacy of educational practices.<\/p>\n
Regression discontinuity (RD) designs are increasingly used as an effective method to obtain unbiased estimates of the effects of education-related interventions. The method is used as an alternative random assignment to form comparison groups that uses a cutoff point to assign the intervention to study units (for example, school districts, schools, or students). The report provides criteria under which these designs Meet WWC Evidence Standards.<\/p>\n
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