Our library of practical resources is intended for researchers and research staff undertaking randomized evaluations, as well as those teaching the technique to others, and anyone interested in how randomized evaluations are conducted.
Incorporating lessons learned through our own experience and through guidance from researchers and research organizations, we provide practical advice for designing, implementing, and communicating about evaluations. These resources are a collaborative effort. We credit the authors of all the resources we post here, and link to their original work wherever possible.
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Introduction to Randomized Evaluations
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A non-technical overview and step-by-step introduction for those who are new to randomized evaluations, as well as case studies and other teaching resources.
Before Starting a Project
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Tips on successful field management and implementation partnerships for researchers who are new to fieldwork.
Project Planning
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Highlights include: annotated checklist for designing an informed consent process, detailed advice on grant proposals and budgeting, and suggestions for proactive measures to help ensure ethical principles are followed in research design and implementation.
Research Design
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Data Collection and Access
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This section contains guidance specific to working with surveyors or survey companies, information about administrative data collection, and information applicable to all modes of data collection, such as on data security, data quality, and grant management.
Processing and Analysis
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All the steps in a research project after the data was collected or assembled, from data cleaning to communicating results.
Institutional Review Board (IRB) proposals
Institutional Review Boards (IRBs) review research involving human subjects to ensure that participants are protected from potentially harmful research. This resource provides an overview of the roles...
Soumettre une demande à un Institutional Review Board (IRB)
Les Institutional Review Boards (IRB) sont des comités d’évaluation éthique chargés d’examiner les projets de recherche impliquant des sujets humains afin de s’assurer que les participants sont...
Power calculations
This section is intended to provide an intuitive discussion of the rationale behind power calculations, as well as practical tips and sample code for conducting power calculations using either built...
Calculs de puissance
Cette ressource décrit l’intuition qui sous-tend les calculs de puissance et fournit aux chercheurs des conseils pratiques et des exemples de code permettant d’effectuer ce type de calculs à l’aide de...
Introduction to randomized evaluations
This resource gives an overview and non-technical introduction to randomized evaluations. Randomized evaluations can be used to measure impact in policy research: to date, J-PAL affiliated researchers...
Introduction aux évaluations aléatoires
Cette ressource propose une présentation générale et non technique des évaluations aléatoires. Ce type d’évaluation est notamment utilisé dans le cadre de recherches visant à mesurer l’impact de...
Quick guide to power calculations
This resource is intended for researchers who are designing and assessing the feasibility of a randomized evaluation with an implementing partner. We outline key principles, provide guidance on...
Petit guide des calculs de puissance
Cette ressource est destinée aux chercheurs qui sont en train de concevoir une évaluation aléatoire et d’en évaluer la faisabilité en collaboration avec un partenaire de mise en œuvre. Elle présente...