Mathematica Center for Improving Research Evidence issue brief on conducting high quality systematic reviews¶

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Description¶

An issue brief released by Mathematica's Center for Improving Research Evidence that "offer[s] recommendations for conducting high quality systematic reviews." The brief is positioned as guidance for the education and human services policy community, published by Mathematica Policy Research in Princeton, NJ in October 2012. The supplied text is a publisher announcement of the brief rather than the brief's full content, so only its stated purpose is documented here.

Design Implications¶

Context¶

Requirements¶

• The recommendations are intended for those conducting systematic evidence reviews of policy or program effectiveness

Constraints¶

• The supplied text announces the brief but does not print the recommendations themselves

Target Learners¶

• Policy and program decision makers
• Researchers conducting systematic evidence reviews

Target Learning Goals¶

• Conducting high quality systematic evidence reviews that can inform policy and program decisions

Claims¶

Related Elements¶

• What Works Clearinghouse systematic reviews conducted by Mathematica Policy Research

Examples¶

• Increase the supply of high quality systematic reviews so decision makers have more useful evidence summaries
• Weigh explicit considerations before deciding to fund or conduct a systematic review

Key Sources¶

• Zief, S., & Agodini, R. (2012). Supporting Policy and Program Decisions: Recommendations for Conducting High Quality Systematic Evidence Reviews. Princeton, NJ: Mathematica Policy Research. https://www.mathematica.org/publications/supporting-policy-and-program-decisions-recommendations-for-conducting-high-quality-systematic-evidence-reviews