Why Are Randomized Field Experiments Considered the "Gold Standard" of Evaluation

question 9

Multiple Choice

Why are randomized field experiments considered the "gold standard" of evaluation research?

• A)They usually take place in a laboratory,where conditions can be closely controlled.
• B)They tend to have a higher rate of participation than other research studies.
• C)They are not biased by the differences between treatment and control groups.
• D)They are relatively easy to administer compared to other sociological research methods.

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