Research & Evaluation

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Research & Evaluation at TLL

Our Research & Evaluation (R&E) team conducts a broad range of rigorous educational research and evaluation studies to enhance the academic student experience at MIT.

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Set your evaluation goals

Begin by establishing the primary purpose or goal of your evaluation. Then, identify and define your outcomes to set a strong foundation for data-informed decision making.

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Determine your approach

Think strategically about the data you will be collecting why you are using a specific method. You may achieve better results by exploring existing data sources.

Implement your strategy

Whether you are designing a survey, creating an interview, or assembling a focus group, there are multi-phase processes you will want to follow to implement a successful strategy.

Present & report your data

Data collection is complete and you are ready to report your findings. Key elements of your report will include the representativeness of your data and the response rate. Be sure to convey your findings clearly and effectively, possibly also by including data visualization.

Research & Evaluation FAQs

We lay out the intended purpose of evaluations, assessments, and research in the context of teaching and learning and how they relate to one another.

Research & Evaluation Resources

We lay out the intended purpose of evaluations, assessments, and research in the context of teaching and learning and how they relate to one another.