Randomized evaluations can be valuable tools for measuring the impact of social programs. Learn why and when to use them, and how their findings can inform the design of evidence-based policies and programs.
Overview
Syllabus
- How to identify opportunities for impact evaluation
- How to develop a theory of change and measure outcomes
- Key components of a well-designed randomized evaluation
- How to determine an appropriate sample size to reliably estimate impact
- Common threats and pitfalls to the validity of experiments
- How to assess generalizability and use research findings to inform policy
Taught by
Rachel Glennerster, Iqbal Dhaliwal, and Benjamin Olken
