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Westat leads the field in innovative and sound statistical and methods research. We develop and implement approaches that produce quality data, meeting clients' challenges and resource needs. Harnessing the power of data science and analytics, statistical disclosure control, and survey experiments and testing, we deliver accurate and comprehensive data.

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Jeri Mulrow
Jeri Mulrow
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Tipton E. and Olsen R.B. (2018).

A review of statistical methods for generalizing from evaluations of educational interventions.

Educational Researcher, 47(8), 516-524.
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Brick J.M. (2018).

Sampling to minimize nonresponse bias.

In D.L. Vannette and J.A. Krosnick (Eds.), The Palgrave handbook of survey research (pp. 23-28). Cham, Switzerland: Palgrave Macmillan.
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Olsen R.B., Bell S.H., and Nichols A. (2018).

Using preferred applicant random assignment (PARA) to reduce randomization bias in randomized trials of discretionary programs.

Journal of Policy Analysis and Management, 37(1), 167-180.
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