First Executive Seminar:
Introduction to Field Experiments
This five‐day seminar was conducted in coordination with NYU Abu Dhabi in October 2013 and build on and expand the training that some MoE participants have already received from either the World Bank Strategic Impact Evaluation Fund (SIEF) program in New Delhi, or from the International Institute of Educational Planning (IIEP) training in Paris.
Professors Burde, Middleton, and Samii provided an introductory training on how to design and implement field experiments. Topics discussed included avoiding selection bias through randomization, units and methods of randomization, defining and measuring outcomes and using a mixed method approach in field experiments. Through case study group work, participants had an opportunity to apply their learning and design a RCT. This course also included a visit to the Abu Dhabi Education Council to learn about their regional colleagues’ research projects as well as a tour of New York University’s Abu Dhabi campus and discussion with David McGlennon, NYU Abu Dhabi Vice Provost of Research Administration and University Partnerships.
Professors Burde, Middleton, and Samii provided an introductory training on how to design and implement field experiments. Topics discussed included avoiding selection bias through randomization, units and methods of randomization, defining and measuring outcomes and using a mixed method approach in field experiments. Through case study group work, participants had an opportunity to apply their learning and design a RCT. This course also included a visit to the Abu Dhabi Education Council to learn about their regional colleagues’ research projects as well as a tour of New York University’s Abu Dhabi campus and discussion with David McGlennon, NYU Abu Dhabi Vice Provost of Research Administration and University Partnerships.
Resources
Presentation Topics |
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The Importance of Mixed Methods in Field Experiments |
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Day 1: Introduction to Impact Evaluation |
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Day 2: Selection Bias |
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Day 3: Randomized Control Trials |
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Day 4 (Session 1): Defining and Measuring Outcomes |
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Day 4 (Session 2): Mixed Methods Approaches |
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Day 5: Using Impact Evaluation Evidence |
