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.
Sampling
This section details the process of constructing a study sample. It covers sampling methods, practical steps for creating sampling frames, and sample code. See the randomization resource for details...
The elements of a randomized evaluation
This resource presents a high-level overview of the steps of a randomized evaluation, while showcasing a selection of our teaching and learning tools that were created as part of our online and in...
Les composantes d’une évaluation aléatoire
Cette ressource propose un aperçu général des différentes étapes dont se compose une évaluation aléatoire, et présente en parallèle une sélection d’outils pédagogiques conçus dans le cadre de nos...
Procédures de sécurité des données pour les chercheurs
Cette ressource propose une introduction aux principes fondamentaux de la sécurité des données, met en contexte les problématiques en matière de sécurité des données qui sont particulièrement...
Assessing viability and building relationships
This resource guides researchers through background research and early discussions with a program implementer who has expressed interest in a randomized evaluation, and with whom a partnership seems...
Assessing viability and building relationships
Cette ressource donne des indications aux chercheurs pour effectuer des recherches préliminaires et mener les premiers échanges avec un responsable de mise en œuvre qui manifeste de l’intérêt pour les...
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...