The Average Treatment Effect Measures _____

question 28

Multiple Choice

The average treatment effect measures _____.

• A)the effect of a policy or program on the dependent variable
• B)the effect of unobserved factors on observed explanatory variables
• C)the effect of a change in an explanatory variable on other explanatory variables
• D)the effect of unobserved factors on the average outcome of the dependent variable

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Definitions:

Laboratory Experiments

Controlled tests or investigations conducted in a lab setting where variables are closely controlled to explore scientific processes or effects.

Internal Validity

The extent to which a research study can demonstrate that a causal relationship exists between the independent and dependent variables, free from confounding variables.

External Validity

The degree to which a study's findings can be applied to other contexts and different individuals.

Validity

The extent to which a test, measurement, or study accurately reflects or assesses the specific concept it is intended to measure.