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regression-discontinuity design

regression-discontinuity design Regression-discontinuity design is a quasi-experimental research method used when random assignment is not practical or ethical, and it is presented as a useful alternative to a randomized controlled trial.

Regression-discontinuity design is a quasi-experimental research method used when random assignment is not practical or ethical, and it is presented as a useful alternative to a randomized controlled trial. In the health and psychology-related context of the packet, it is an established design that may also be adapted to analyze repeated measurements over time.