Join our fourth session in the ‘How to evaluate’ training series, where you’ll explore how to meet the Office for Students (OfS) Type 3 (causal) standard of evidence using quasi-experimental designs (QEDs). This session is applicable to both pre-entry and post-entry access and participation (APP) work, offering a comprehensive overview of when and how to use QEDs to evaluate your interventions.

Key elements in this session

  • Learn how to identify when it is appropriate to use a QED and explore variations of this methodology.
  • Understand sample size considerations for implementing QEDs.
  • Explore how to use a QED to evaluate your new intervention or strategy.
  • Learn how to interpret and learn from the findings of QEDs, as well as how to effectively communicate these findings to stakeholders.
  • Review case studies that illustrate common issues encountered when running a QED.
  • By the end of the session, you will have a high-level understanding of when it is appropriate to use a QED, how to plan a QED for an intervention, and the knowledge of potential challenges you may face.

Who should attend?

  • Those new to evaluation.
  • Experienced evaluators seeking to refresh their understanding of causal impact methods.
  • Managers and practitioners who commission and manage evaluations.
  • Those who work closely with evaluators.

Why attend?

  • Professional development: Gain a deep understanding of the appropriate use of QEDs, and learn how to interpret and learn from their outputs.
  • Benefit for your institution: Learn which interventions within your APPs would be suitable for a QED, and effectively manage their evaluation.
  • Networking opportunities: Connect with professionals across the higher education sector, fostering collaboration and sharing best practices for effective evaluation.

Note: This session will not cover statistical techniques, therefore, no statistical or technical expertise required to attend.

Location: Nesta, 58 Victoria Embankment, London EC4Y 0DS


Cost:

Early bird

  • Non-profit organisations (higher education providers, charities, public sector):
    • £299 + VAT
  • For-profit organisations:
    • £599 + VAT

Standard rate

  • Non-profit organisations (higher education providers, charities, public sector):
    • £349 + VAT
  • For-profit organisations:
    • £699 + VAT

 

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Next steps:

An impact evaluation should go hand-in-hand with an implementation and process evaluation. You may also find it useful to attend our second session on ‘Assessing process: Running a successful implementation and process evaluation (IPE)’ to complement your understanding of QEDs.