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References


Met WWC evidence standards with reservations

Schirm, A., Stuart, E., & McKie, A. (2006). The Quantum Opportunity Program demonstration: Final impacts. Washington, DC: Mathematica Policy Research, Inc.

Additional sources:
Maxfield, M., Castner, L., Maralani, V., & Vencill, M. (2003). The Quantum Opportunity Program demonstration: Implementation findings. Washington, DC: Mathematica Policy Research, Inc.

Maxfield, M., Schirm, A., & Rodriguez-Planas, N. (2003). The Quantum Opportunity Program demonstration: Implementation and short-term impacts. Washington, DC: Mathematica Policy Research, Inc.

Schirm, A., & Rodriguez-Planas, N. (2004). The Quantum Opportunity Program demonstration: Initial post-intervention impacts. Washington, DC: Mathematica Policy Research, Inc.

Schirm, A., Rodriguez-Planas, N., Maxfield, M., & Tuttle, C. (2003). The Quantum Opportunity Program demonstration: Short-term impacts. Washington, DC: Mathematica Policy Research, Inc.

Did not meet WWC evidence screens

Hahn, A., Leavitt, T., & Aaron, P. (1994). Evaluation of the Quantum Opportunities Program (QOP): Did the program work? A report on the post secondary outcomes and cost effectiveness of the QOP program (1989–1993). Waltham, MA: Brandeis University, Center for Human Resources. 11

11 The study, which began as a randomized controlled trial, allowed for the replacement of subjects who left the program, creating a quasi-experimental design. The study also had high attrition rates, so it did not pass WWC evidence screens.

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