title: Randomized controlled experiments in health and social sciences: some conceptual issues.
abstract: This brief article outlines some difficulties as well as benefits in conducting randomized controlled trials in social science settings especially in developing countries. Some of the historical developments are summarized and certain applications in health sciences are discussed from methodological and policy standpoints.
authors.affiliation: Department of Economics, University of Houston, Houston, TX 77204-5019, USA. Bhargava@uh.edu
authors.forename: Alok
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Bhargava
mesh_terms: D000871:Anthelmintics / Q000627:therapeutic use; D035843:Biomedical Research / Q000379:methods*; D003906:Developing Countries; D006725:Hookworm Infections / Q000188:drug therapy; D006801:Humans; D016032:Randomized Controlled Trials as Topic / Q000379:methods*; D012107:Research Design; D012923:Social Class; D012942:Social Sciences / Q000379:methods*
chemical_list: D000871:Anthelmintics