Follow key steps to conduct RCTs and address common questions and concerns¶

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Description¶

The guide provides procedural support for leaders undertaking an RCT: it "outlines the key steps to conduct RCTs and responds to common questions and concerns about RCTs." This anticipates stakeholder resistance and gives leaders a ready sequence of actions for designing and running a trial within a district context.

Design Implications¶

Context¶

Requirements¶

• Leaders need a planned program or policy to evaluate and answers ready for common stakeholder concerns about RCTs

Constraints¶

Target Learners¶

• district and school leaders

Target Learning Goals¶

• conducting randomized controlled trials
• responding to stakeholder questions and concerns about RCTs

Related Strategies¶

• Embed opportunistic RCTs into planned policies or programs
• Use a checklist of key questions when conducting opportunistic experiments

Examples¶

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Key Sources¶

• Lauren Akers, Alexandra Resch, Jillian Berk. (2014). Making the Most of Opportunities to Learn What Works: A School District's Guide. Washington, DC: U.S. Department of Education, Institute of Education Sciences, National Center for Education Evaluation and Regional Assistance. https://www.mathematica.org/publications/making-the-most-of-opportunities-to-learn-what-works-a-school-districts-guide