Evaluation of Quasi-Experimental Design in Assessing System Reliability Within Ghana's Regional Monitoring Networks

This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of regional monitoring networks in Ghana by assessing their system reliability. A quasi-experimental design was employed, including data collection from multiple regions with varied baseline conditions. System performance metrics were analysed to determine reliability. The analysis revealed significant differences in system reliability across different regions (p < 0.05), indicating the need for tailored interventions. Quasi-experimental designs provide a robust framework for evaluating regional monitoring networks, enhancing their effectiveness and efficiency. Tailored intervention strategies should be developed based on the findings to improve system reliability in each region. Regional Monitoring Networks, Quasi-Experimental Design, System Reliability, Ghana Model estimation used $\hat{\theta}=argmin_{\theta}\sum_i\ell(y_i,f_\theta(x_i))+\lambda\lVert\theta\rVert_2^2$, with performance evaluated using out-of-sample error.