Cathie Marsh lecture: What can RCTs bring to social policy evaluation?
Date:
21/11/2013
Organised by:
the Social Research Association & the Royal Statistical Society
Presenter:
Professor Patrick Sturgis
Level:
Entry (no or almost no prior knowledge)
Contact:
Description:
This event takes place at 5-6.30pm.
What is the value for social policy evaluation of the randomised controlled trial (RCT), a model of experimentation drawn from the natural sciences? Will this initiate “a revolution in the production and use of evidence”, to quote Ben Goldacre, or do different circumstances call for different approaches? What are the issues in the use of RCTs for evaluating social policy? Our two very experienced and knowledgeable speakers will cover the major themes and the nuances of this highly topical debate:
Leon Feinstein, director of evidence at the Early Intervention Foundation
Jeremy Hardie, LSE, author, economist and lecturer.
Chair: Patrick Sturgis, professor of research methodology at the University of Southampton and Director of NCRM.
Places are free but limited in number. The lecture will be followed by a wine reception.
The Cathie Marsh memorial lecture is a long-standing annual event named in honour of an inspirational social scientist. It attracts a large audience of practicing social researchers, statisticians, policy-makers and advisors. It is organised jointly by the Royal Statistical Society and the SRA.
Cost:
Free
Website and registration:
http://the-sra.org.uk/event-registration/?ee=99
Region:
Greater London
Keywords:
Evaluation Research, Frameworks for Research and Research Designs (other), Statistical Theory and Methods of Inference
Related publications and presentations:
Evaluation Research
Frameworks for Research and Research Designs (other)
Statistical Theory and Methods of Inference