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Quick Facts

Medium Of Instructions	Mode Of Learning	Mode Of Delivery
English	Virtual Classroom	Video and Text Based

Course Overview

The course on Designing and Running Randomised Evaluations by MITx is a part of the MicroMasters track. During the course, you will get graduate-level knowledge of randomised controlled trials (RCT), including step-by-step training in how to design and implement an RCT in the field. Using this policy-relevant study, you can boost your ability to draw causal inferences and conduct impact evaluations.

The Designing and Running Randomised Evaluations MicroMasters programme comes under the Massachusetts Institute of Technology’s (MIT) Data, Economics and Development Policy (DEDP) department. The curriculum uses material from MIT’s JPAL lab, used by social science researchers from all over the world.

Besides, Designing and Running Randomised Evaluations by edX provides a professional and academic credential to candidates who complete this course. You can use this credential to gain an accelerated and cheaper Master’s degree from MIT or add it as a professional qualification to your CV. Learn from esteemed Nobel Laureates through an intensive approach involving quizzes, lectures, case studies and exams in this course.

The Highlights

MicroMasters programme
12 weeks duration
Intermediate level
MITx online course
Instructor-led
Online lectures
Case studies
MIT alumni status
Regular exercises

Programme Offerings

MITx online course
Nobel Laureate instructor
MIT JPAL curriculum
instructor-led training
Video transcripts
Case Studies
quizzes
Course preview

Courses and Certificate Fees

Certificate Availability	Certificate Providing Authority
yes	MIT Cambridge

Eligibility Criteria

Designing and Running Randomised Evaluations by edX does not require prerequisite knowledge of statistics or economics, but some familiarity with basic statistical concepts will help.

To earn the credential, students must pass a proctored exam towards the end of the online course.

What you will learn

Statistical skills

Upon finishing the Micromasters in Designing and Running Randomised Evaluations, you will gain knowledge about the following concepts related to RCT:

Selecting a sample
Collecting and managing your data
Designing a Randomised Evaluation
Measurement of outcomes
Research Integrity, Transparency, and Reproducibility

Who it is for

Statistician

Admission Details

Step 1. To join the course on Designing and Running Randomised Evaluations, candidates need to create an account on edX. Visit the website.

Step 2. If you already have an edX account, hit the ‘Sign In’ option to register for this course.

Step 3. If you do not have an edX account, create a new account by clicking on the ‘Register’ or ‘Enroll now’ option.

Step 4. You can enter your name, location and choose your username. Alternatively, you can sign up vis your Apple, Microsoft, Google, or Facebook account.

Application Details

To take admission in the Designing and Running Randomised Evaluations MITx training, you do not have to fill out an application form. All you have to do is create a user account on edX and register for the course.

The Syllabus

Instructors

MIT Cambridge Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

1: How is this course taught?

This programme is taught online. Every week, a new module is discussed by the expert instructors, along with practice exercises, quizzes and case studies.

2: What are the benefits of edX’s MicroMasters?

With a MicroMasters from edX, you can pursue a Master’s programme from the university that provides the course. This allows you to get an accelerated and cheaper Master’s degree from renowned institutions.

3: For how long does this programme last?

The Designing and Running Randomised Evaluations programme is a 12-week-long online course. you must dedicate 12-14 hours of study per week.

4: How can I take the course preview?

You can take the course preview by visiting the official web page for this programme. You can use the resources shared in the preview to audit the course or refresh your memory. A score of 60% or above indicates that you are ready to take this course.