Impact Evaluation (MEA 302)
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MEA 302 – IMPACT EVALUATION
Module Objective
To introduce advanced methods for assessing whether and to what extent an intervention has caused observed changes.
Learning Outcomes
Learners should be able to:
1. Explain impact evaluation.
2. Distinguish impact from outcome measurement.
3. Explain counterfactuals.
4. Understand experimental designs.
5. Understand quasi-experimental designs.
6. Explain comparison groups.
7. Understand baseline and endline designs.
8. Identify threats to validity.
9. Interpret impact evaluation findings.
10. Develop an impact evaluation framework.
Module Content
1. Impact evaluation concepts
2. Attribution
3. Contribution
4. Counterfactuals
5. Experimental designs
6. Randomised controlled trials
7. Quasi-experimental approaches
8. Difference-in-differences
9. Matching
10. Regression approaches
11. Comparison groups
12. Baseline and endline
13. Internal validity
14. External validity
15. Selection bias
16. Measurement bias
17. Attrition
18. Ethical considerations
19. Interpretation of impact evidence
20. Communicating impact findings
IPSD Contact Information
Mr. Peter Senesie, IPSD Assistant Vice President and Dean
Email: psenesie@pathsu.education
Whats App: +232 76 752525
Dr. Michael Udam, Associate Dean, IPSD
Email: mudam@pathsu.education
Whats App: +234 803 249 6398
IPSD Website: PATHS University IPSD
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