This subject analyses design options for establishing the impact of social interventions. Topics include: causation; dealing with issues of attribution; conceptual and technical considerations associated with experimental and quasi-experimental design; and alternative strategies for causal analysis.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject, students should be able to:
Recognise the fundamentals of causal analysis;
Identify the nature, role, and logic of experiments in the evaluation of social programs;
Compare alternative approaches and methods for conducting impact evaluations; and
Assess strengths and limitations of different impact evaluation designs.