ESRC Research Methods Programme

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The use of Propensity Score Matching in evaluating the Education Maintenance Allowance
A research seminar organised by the Cabinet Office and the ESRC Research Methods Programme
Date: 12 November, 2003
Location: AD Building, University of Surrey
Meeting: Seminar: Room 4, School of Human Sciences, Ground Floor, AD Building
Lunch: Sociology Department, Third Floor, AD Building
Transport: BR station: Guildford, frequent trains from Waterloo
Chair: Martin Bulmer, University of Surrey
PROGRAMME
12.30	Lunch (Sociology Department)
13.30	Speaker: Sue Middleton, Centre for Research in Social Policy, Loughborough University The use of Propensity Score Matching in evaluating the Education Maintenance Allowance: a report commissioned by the Department for Education and Skills Discussant: Alex Bryson, Policy Studies Institute The presentation will be based on two reports published by the Dfee/DfES. Click here for details of how to download the reports in pdf form
15.10	Tea
15.40	Response and Discussion
16.45	Close

The use of Propensity Score Matching in evaluating the Education Maintenance Allowance