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Designing and Running Randomized Evaluations (edX)

Offered by MIT, MITx,
Designing and Running Randomized Evaluations (edX)

Learn how to both design randomized evaluations and implement them in the field to measure the impact of social programs. A randomized evaluation, also known as a randomized controlled trial (RCT), field experiment or field trial, is a type of impact evaluation that uses random assignment to allocate resources, run programs, or apply policies as part of the study design.

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This course will provide step-by-step training on how to design and conduct an RCT. You will learn about why and when to conduct RCTs and the key components of a well-designed RCT.

In addition, this course will provide insights on how to implement your RCT in the field, including questionnaire design, piloting, quality control, data collection and management. The course will also go over common practices to ensure research transparency.
No previous economics or statistics background is needed.

What you'll learn

  • Designing a Randomized Evaluation
  • Selecting a sample
  • Measurement of outcomes
  • Collecting and managing your data
  • Research Integrity, Transparency, and Reproducibility
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