Engage a research partner with evaluation expertise when setting targets for research questions¶

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Description¶

The guide specifies who can serve as the research partner in target-setting work: "The research partner could be staff within the organization who have expertise in evaluation, or an external organization, technical assistance provider, or consultant." The strategy is therefore flexible about the partner's position, requiring only evaluation expertise, and pairs the organization with that partner to set and use targets in evidence-building.

Design Implications¶

Context¶

Requirements¶

• A research partner with evaluation expertise, whether internal staff or an external organization, technical assistance provider, or consultant

Constraints¶

Target Learners¶

• Organizations implementing educational solutions

Target Learning Goals¶

• Setting targets for research questions in evaluation work

Related Strategies¶

• Use a suite of measurement and evaluation tools to develop, refine, and scale evidence-based educational solutions

Examples¶

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Key Sources¶

• Manley, M., Knechtel, V., Place, K., Chojnacki, G., & Ruggiero, R. (2023). Guide to Setting Targets for Research Questions. Mathematica. https://www.mathematica.org/publications/guide-to-setting-targets-for-research-questions