New York Child Assistance Program (NY CAP) Evaluation: Study Types

Types of Studies

Type Impact Study (Controlled Experiment)
Aim To measure CAP's average effect for the entire single-parent AFDC caseload by comparing the entire treatment group -including those who never participated in CAP- with the entire control group.
 
Type Implementation/Process Study
Aim To describe actual implementation, identify differences across locations, and identify divergence from plan.
 
Type Cost-Benefit Study
Aim To compare total program expenditures with total cost reductions and tax revenue changes. To measure net change in family income.