Three new REL West infographics are designed to support understanding of research studies so decisionmakers can make better use of evidence to inform practices and policies.
Effect Size Basics: Understanding the Strength of a Program’s Impact – https://ies.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=a9bab6ebb1d1e641170c090cf&id=311c2abf04&e=fa5cdec643
This infographic explains what effect size is, the difference between effect size and statistical significance, and how to interpret information about effect size for decisionmaking. It will help those who consult research to create policies or select curricula, interventions, and programs understand what effect size is and how it can inform policy and practice.
The Basics of Reviewing a Research Study – https://ies.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=a9bab6ebb1d1e641170c090cf&id=7402454690&e=fa5cdec643
This quick-reference guide provides readers with some of the basic elements of high-quality research and considerations for reviewing a study that tests an intervention’s effectiveness. It is intended to help state education agencies, school districts, and school staff to review research studies to identify evidence-based interventions that meet their needs.
Reviewing Research Studies: Examples and Applications – https://ies.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=a9bab6ebb1d1e641170c090cf&id=299cac3b3d&e=fa5cdec643
This guide is intended to help state education agencies, school districts, and school staff apply and practice the key concepts of how to review research studies to identify high-quality, evidence-based interventions that meet their needs. It presents four fictitious studies and provides an evaluation of each element of the studies.
