Read Chapters 3 – 10 from Joseph S. Wholey, Harry P. Hatry, and Kathryn E. Newcomer, editors, Handbook of Practical Program Evaluation, (Latest Edition) Prepare a concise written response to the question(s) posed below:

Question:

a. Explain the concept of randomized controlled trials

b. Assess the usefulness of randomized controlled trials in measuring program impact

c. Discuss two ways that bias may be introduced during the implementation of randomized controlled trials

Please use public administration examples to illustrate your understanding of the questions above.