An Introduction to Bayesian Impact Analysis

Purpose:  To introduce intervention researchers to the basic ideas, intuition, logic, methods, applications, benefits, and limitations of Bayesian impact analysis.

The first session will cover an introduction to Bayesian Impact Analysis on October 24th at 11am ET. Register for BOTH sessions online here: https://sree.memberclicks.net/methodswebinar1024

Speakers:

Howard Bloom, MDRC Emeritus

Pei Zhu, MDRC

First Session: Motivation, Concepts, Logic and Intuition

October 24 (11 am - 1 pm ET)

Target Audience: Intervention researchers with widely varied backgrounds.

• Why consider Bayesian impact analysis now?

• So, what is Bayesian impact analysis?

 Second Session: Application of the Basic Approach

November 14 (11 am – 1 pm ET)

Target Audience: Intervention researchers with some statistical background.

• How can we conduct a Bayesian impact analysis?

• What are some examples of doing so?

• What are some challenges to doing so?

• What are some next steps for evaluation researchers?