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3ie Working Paper 26

Power calculation for causal inference in social science: sample size and minimum detectable effect determination

3ie Working Paper 26

Eric W Djimeu and Deo-Gracias Houndolo

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This manual, developed in-house by 3ie's Eric Djimeu and Deo-Gracias Houndolo, presents the basic statistical concepts used in power calculations for experimental design. The authors draw from real world examples to calculate statistical power for individual and cluster randomised controlled trials. The manual is accompanied by the Sample size and minimum detectable effect calculator©, a free online tool developed by the authors that allows users to work directly with each of the formulae presented in the manual. 

Understanding NRLM’s Impact on Livelihoods and Social Outcomes: A Unifying Framework

Understanding NRLM’s Impact on Livelihoods and Social Outcomes: A Unifying Framework

Working paper 3ie 2023
 
This paper presents a unifying framework for understanding the impact of India’s National Rural Livelihoods Mission (NRLM) on livelihoods and social outcomes. It derives key insight from the literature on economic growth. This paper is part of our ongoing Rural India Livelihoods Program supported by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.

The effects of democracy and freedom interventions in democratic backsliding contexts: A rapid evidence assessment

The effects of democracy and freedom interventions in democratic backsliding contexts: A rapid evidence assessment

Working paper 3ie 2023
 
The authors of this report present findings of a rapid evidence assessment on the effects of democracy and freedom interventions in democratic backsliding contexts. This report was commissioned by the United Kingdom’s Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO).

Findings from a qualitative analysis of ADN Dignidad Program in Colombia

Findings from a qualitative analysis of ADN Dignidad Program in Colombia

Working paper 3ie 2023
 
This paper examines the qualitative analysis of the effectiveness of Multipurpose Cash Transfers in improving the lives of Venezuelan migrants in Colombia.

Learning from collective-led sanitation enterprises in urban Odisha, Tamil Nadu and Telangana

Learning from collective-led sanitation enterprises in urban Odisha, Tamil Nadu and Telangana

Working paper 3ie 2022
 
This paper summarizes the findings of a learning study on the processes and lessons from recent efforts of the Odisha, Tamil Nadu and Telangana governments to improve sanitation services and provide employment opportunities to urban collectives through fecal sludge management, and operation and maintenance of community and public toilets.

Use of performance-based contracts for road maintenance projects: a rapid evidence assessment

Use of performance-based contracts for road maintenance projects: a rapid evidence assessment

Working paper 3ie 2022
 
Authors of this rapid evidence assessment synthesize available rigorous impact evaluations of performance-based contracting in road construction in low income and low-and-middle-income countries. 

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  • DOI : 10.23846/WP0026

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