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Registration and Distribution of Learning Materials
Teaching Materials
Stata Licenses, Installation |
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09:15 |
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Welcome and Introduction
David Lam (University of Michigan and IZA), Marco Caliendo (University of Potsdam and IZA) |
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Section A: IMPACT EVALUATION |
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10:30 |
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Joan Hicks (University of Oklahoma), Stefano Caria (University of Bristol)
- What is Evaluation? Why Evaluate?
- What Questions Do You Want to Answer?
- Different Questions and Research Strategies and Specific Methods for Evaluating Impact / Potential Outcome Framework
- Include Practical (own) Examples
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11:00 |
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Coffee Break |
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Section B: EXPERIMENTAL DESIGN/RCT |
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12:30 |
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Stefano Caria (University of Bristol)
"B1 How to Design an Experiment"
- Methods of Randomization
- Linking Experimental Design and Theory
- Determining Sample Size Using Parametric and Non-parametric Power Calculations
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13:30 |
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Lunch |
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15:00 |
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Stefano Caria (University of Bristol)
"B2 Analyzing Data from an Experiment"
- Average Effects
- Heterogeneity of Treatment Effects
- CACE (Complier Average Causal Effect)
- LATE (Local Average Treatment Effect)
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15:30 |
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Coffee Break |
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17:00 |
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Joan Hicks (University of Oklahoma)
"B3 How to Implement an Experiment"
- Finding Funding
- Working with Partner Organizations
- Data Collection (Including Innovative Methods of Data Collection)
- Pitfalls to Avoid
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Dinner |
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