MEERA Evaluation Glossary

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 R squared

In statistics, R2 tells you what proportion of the variability in the dependent variable (the outcom ...

 Random assignment

Random assignment is an experimental design technique used to assign participants to different treat ...

 Regression analysis

Regression analysis is a statistical tool used to investigate relationships between one dependent va ...

 Reliability

Reliability is the consistency or repeatability of a measurement.  Thus, a test measurement would be ...

 Retention test

A retention test is a test that is administered not immediately, but some time period after a progra ...

 Retrospective pre-test

A retrospective pretest is given after the program ends, rather than before the program.  Typically ...