Using cluster analysis in program evaluation

Evaluation Review

Volumn 29, Issue 2, 2005, Pages 178-196

  Peck, Laura R ^a  

^a ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY   (United States)

Author keywords

Classification; Cluster analysis; Program evaluation; Subgroup analysis; Welfare reform

Indexed keywords

ADULT; ARTICLE; CLUSTER ANALYSIS; FAMILY SIZE; HEALTH CARE QUALITY; HUMAN; INCOME; METHODOLOGY; PRESCHOOL CHILD;

ADULT; CHILD, PRESCHOOL; CLUSTER ANALYSIS; FAMILY CHARACTERISTICS; HUMANS; INCOME; PROGRAM EVALUATION;

EID: 15744371116     PISSN: 0193841X     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1177/0193841X04266335     Document Type: Article

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