The Random Assignment Perry Preschool Project On Soft...

The random assignment Perry Preschool Project in Ypsilanti, Michigan (1962-1967) found positive effects on soft skills as well, but no sustained IQ gains. The study targeted African-American children with a low IQ, between 70 and 85, at study entry, and disadvantaged as measured by parental employment level, parental education, and housing density (Schweinhart). Unlike the Head Start study, the design involved random assignment to either a preschool program group or a no-preschool program group with elements of accommodation to reality (for example, younger siblings were assigned to the same groups as their older siblings to prevent the spread of program effects into the no-program group). This allowed the study to be closer to a true random assignment. The program had a 6:1 student to teacher ratio and every teacher had at least a bachelor’s degree. To incentivize highly qualified teachers, the program paid them teacher salaries plus a 10% bonus. Evidence of stronger program effects on females appears for regular high school graduation rate, repeating a grade, and treatment for mental impairment. However, the program effect on criminal arrests more effective for males, but this is because males were arrested more frequent basis. 69% of no-program males were arrested compared to 45% in the trial group. The girls showed a 10% difference at 24% vs. 34% in the no-program group (Schweinhart, 17). Overall, the program showed a 7.16:1 benefit to cost ratio indicating the earlyShow MoreRelatedDeveloping Management Skills404131 Words   |  1617 PagesDEVELOPING MANAGEMENT SKILLS EIGHTH EDITION David A. Whetten BRIGHAM YOUNG UNIVERSITY Kim S. Cameron UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN Prentice Hall Boston Columbus Indianapolis New York San Francisco Upper Saddle River Amsterdam Cape Town Dubai London Madrid Milan Munich Paris Montreal Toronto Delhi Mexico City Sao Paulo Sydney Hong Kong Seoul Singapore Taipei Tokyo Editorial Director: Sally Yagan Editor in Chief: Eric Svendsen Acquisitions Editor: Kim Norbuta Editorial Project Manager: ClaudiaRead More_x000C_Introduction to Statistics and Data Analysis355457 Words   |  1422 PagesOlsen, Jay Devore Acquisitions Editor: Carolyn Crockett Development Editor: Danielle Derbenti Assistant Editor: Beth Gershman Editorial Assistant: Ashley Summers Technology Project Manager: Colin Blake Marketing Manager: Joe Rogove Marketing Assistant: Jennifer Liang Marketing Communications Manager: Jessica Perry Project Manager, Editorial Production: Jennifer Risden Creative Director: Rob Hugel Art Director: Vernon Boes Print Buyer: Karen Hunt Permissions Editor: Isabel Alves Production Service:Read MoreStephen P. Robbins Timothy A. Judge (2011) Organizational Behaviour 15th Edition New Jersey: Prentice Hall393164 Words   |  1573 PagesSingapore Taipei Tokyo Editorial Director: Sally Yagan Director of Editorial Services: Ashley Santora Acquisitions Editor: Brian Mickelson Editorial Project Manager: Sarah Holle Editorial Assistant: Ashlee Bradbury VP Director of Marketing: Patrice Lumumba Jones Senior Marketing Manager: Nikki Ayana Jones Senior Managing Editor: Judy Leale Production Project Manager: Becca Groves Senior Operations Supervisor: Arnold Vila Operations Specialist: Cathleen Petersen Senior Art Director: Janet Slowik ArtRead MoreFundamentals of Hrm263904 Words   |  1056 Pageswith the most effective instructor and student resources With WileyPLUS: Students achieve concept mastery in a rich, structured environment that’s available 24/7 Instructors personalize and manage their course more effectively with assessment, assignments, grade tracking, and more manage time better study smarter save money From multiple study paths, to self-assessment, to a wealth of interactive visual and audio resources, WileyPLUS gives you everything you need to personalize the teaching