Open AccessExperimental evaluation of social programs
Author(s) -
Monte D. Smith
Publication year - 1977
Publication title -
the international journal of orofacial myology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2694-2526
pISSN - 0735-0120
DOI - 10.52010/ijom.1977.3.4.21
Subject(s) - set (abstract data type) , inclusion (mineral) , computer science , management science , psychology , engineering ethics , social psychology , engineering , programming language
The IJOM is attempting to draw up a set of standards and policies that would make it possible for clinicians to pool their data into a nationwide research project concerning the efficacy of therapy for tongue thrust. The difficult part of this kind of research is the inclusion of a control group. Two problems immediately present themselves: (1) The choice and application of appropriate statistical procedures; and (2) the ethical questions of withholding treatment from a group of patients who need it. Monte Smith has written four articles which provide insight into both these problems. Dr. Smith's series of articles will help us with both problems. I think you will find them very readable, understandable and helpful. [excerpt of introduction by Marvin L. Hanson]