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  • Topics
    • Research Design
    • Research Ethics
    • Data Quality
    • Data Collection
    • Data Cleaning
  • How-to Guides
    • Stata DMS
    • Randomization
    • Power Calculations
  • Software Guides
    • Git
    • GitHub
    • VS Code
    • Stata
    • Python
    • Quarto
  • Contributing

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Research and data science resources curated by Innovations for Poverty Action

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Research Design

Design research grounded in theory of change. Covers sampling strategies, randomization methods, power calculations, measurement frameworks, and implementation best practices for RCTs and other research designs.

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Research Ethics

Plan for and navigate ethical considerations including informed consent, data privacy, and IRB processes. Provides guidance on ethical compliance, human subjects protection, and institutional review requirements.

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Data Quality

Implement validation, cleaning, and management practices to ensure data integrity. Covers quality assurance methods, error detection techniques, and protocols for maintaining reliable datasets.

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Data Collection

Master digital and field data collection methods using modern tools and techniques. Provides strategies for designing efficient, reliable data collection systems and managing field operations.

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Data Cleaning

Address common data issues including missing values, outliers, and inconsistencies. Offers practical guides, code examples, and systematic approaches for preparing data for analysis.

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Software Guides

Learn essential tools for research and data science projects. Provides tutorials and best practices for Stata, Python, R, and other software commonly used in development research, analysis, and software development.

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