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.
Conducting cost-effectiveness analysis (CEA)
This resource is intended for researchers who are interested in collecting cost data and conducting comparative cost-effectiveness analysis (CEA) for their evaluation. It provides an overview of CEA...
Réaliser une analyse coût-efficacité (ACE)
Cette ressource est destinée aux chercheurs qui souhaitent collecter des données sur les coûts et réaliser une analyse coût-efficacité (ACE) comparative dans le cadre de leur évaluation. Elle présente...
Resources for conducting remote surveys
As with in-person surveys, remote survey work involves considerations at every stage of the project lifecycle. This page summarizes key points regarding remote surveys and, where applicable, lists J...
Ressources pour la réalisation d’enquêtes à distance
Tout comme les enquêtes en face à face, la réalisation d’enquêtes à distance nécessite la prise en compte d’un certain nombre de considérations à chaque étape du cycle de vie du projet. Dans cette...
Teaching resources on randomized evaluations
Since 2005, J-PAL has offered its Evaluating Social Programs course in a number of different locations worldwide. This week-long course provides a thorough understanding of randomized evaluations and...
Ressources pédagogiques sur les évaluations aléatoires
Ces 15 dernières années, J-PAL a proposé sa formation Evaluating Social Programs dans un certain nombre de lieux à travers le monde. Ce programme de cinq jours sur l’évaluation des programmes sociaux...
Integrating qualitative methods into randomized evaluations
From ideation and early research design to uncovering causal mechanisms or details about unexpected outcomes, careful qualitative work can be an important complement to the quantitative portion of an...
Implementing qualitative methods in the field
This resource provides an overview of commonly used qualitative tools and details how to integrate them into an RCT. It also covers key considerations when hiring and training qualitative field staff...