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Statistical Control

Term · Environment · MLC-T-ENV-026713

A statistical technique used to eliminate variance in dependent variables caused by extraneous sources. In evaluation research, statistical controls are often used to control for possible variation due to selection bias by adjusting data for program and control group on relevant characteristics.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-ENV-026713
FieldEnvironment
SubjectPolicy and guidance
ReferencesProgram Evaluation Glossary
Record as JSON 
{
  "id": "MLC-T-ENV-026713",
  "term": "Statistical Control",
  "field": "Environment",
  "definition": "A statistical technique used to eliminate variance in dependent variables caused by extraneous sources. In evaluation research, statistical controls are often used to control for possible variation due to selection bias by adjusting data for program and control group on relevant characteristics.",
  "subject": "Policy and guidance",
  "references": [
    "Program Evaluation Glossary"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/statistical-control/"
}

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