They were ranked by age and then allocated, on an alternating basis, to one of the two treatment groups in order to obtain the same average age for both groups.
Places are limited and will be allocated on a first-come first-served basis.
A GTS can be allocated to an integer number of time slots, and GTSs are allocated on a first-come-first-served (FCFS) basis.
Tickets are free but are limited to a maximum of two per person and will be allocated on a first-come first-served basis.
This is primarily because individuals self-selected into the programme and subsidies were allocated on a first-come first-served basis - meaning that the most employable graduates would probably have been more likely to benefit from the programme.
The programme of courses for 2001 has just been launched and places will be allocated on a first come, first served basis.
During the pilot project, the board was changed to represent every day of the iteration and the tasks were allocated on a daily basis for each developer, in order to better visualize the amount of work spent in each project during the iteration.
A DfE spokesperson said: "Government money should be allocated on a fair and competitive basis, offering the best value for money for the taxpayer.
After one month, loans are allocated on a needs-basis.
