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These projects aim to improve how programs, policies, and interventions are assessed for effectiveness, equity, and impact. These studies develop and refine methodological tools to capture complex outcomes, account for context, and provide actionable insights for stakeholders. Researchers explore innovations in formative and summative evaluation, theory-driven frameworks (e.g., logic models, realist evaluation), mixed-methods designs, and participatory or equity-focused approaches. Projects often address challenges such as measuring long-term or indirect effects, incorporating diverse perspectives, and adapting evaluation tools for culturally and contextually relevant use. By strengthening the rigor and responsiveness of evaluation practices, these projects enhance decision-making, accountability, and continuous improvement across a wide range of fields.
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- Identification and Estimation of Dynamic Restricted Latent Class Models for Cognitive DiagnosisProject Abstract/Summary This research project will advance dynamic, cognitive diagnostic assessments for tracking student skill acquisition as an alternative approach to the static classification of student skill mastery. Existing formative assessment frameworks require extensive prior content knowledge and theory concerning the nature of student skill mastery and the process by which skills are joined to determine cognitive performance. This project will provide researchers with new tools for inferring the learning process from dynamic, longitudinal data on student performance and offer… Read more: Identification and Estimation of Dynamic Restricted Latent Class Models for Cognitive Diagnosis