5.3 Statistical Methods and Issues for Economic Evaluation

Estimation of extension impact is subject to a number of problems which are also faced in the evaluation of other public sector investments. The approach commonly used is a statistical analysis relying on data measuring extension activities at the farm level. Alternatively, statistical analysis can be undertaken where observations refer to aggregate extension services supplied to a given region in a specific time period.

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