Are Multiple RCTs Better Than Just One?
One randomized control trial is never enough. Continuing our series on why RCTs are kind of like unicorns, today I’m going to talk about the importance of conducting multiple RCTs — if it turns out...
View ArticleAre RCTs Making Us Ask Really Stupid Questions?
The short answer is, yes, they are. I should clarify. I’m not saying randomized control trials don’t have their value. For specific tasks, they are pretty much the best at what they do. But too often,...
View ArticleSo You Want to Do an Impact Analysis That Actually Works…
Over the last few weeks, I’ve been talking about randomized control trials (RCTs) — the good, the bad, and the ugly. I’ve been trying to address questions about RCT alternatives, and why I don’t, in...
View ArticleEverything You Need to Know About Telling Stories with Data
As much as I hate to say it, summer is over. And as students and teachers alike gear up for another school year, we thought it might make sense to kick off our return to blogging with something...
View ArticleHow to Identify the Basic Elements of Your Data Story
The first step in creating data stories that engage and educate is to identify the basic elements of your data story. This is our first post in a series on data storytelling — look for additional posts...
View ArticleHow to Communicate Uncertainty in Data Stories
One of the most important parts of crafting your narrative is ensuring you know how to effectively communicate uncertainty in data. Often, when I work with partners or clients, they want to tell data...
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