African Supply Chain Management | 21 May 2011
Methodological Assessment of Secondary School Systems in Ethiopia: Quasi-Experimental Design for Adoption Rate Measurement
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Abstract
The Ethiopian secondary school system is a critical component of educational infrastructure, yet its efficiency and effectiveness have not been thoroughly assessed. A quasi-experimental design is employed, incorporating pre- and post-intervention data collection methods. The study utilizes propensity score matching (PSM) to ensure comparability between treatment and control groups. An initial analysis suggests a significant improvement in adoption rates for computer science technologies among schools receiving intervention compared to those not exposed. The quasi-experimental approach provides robust evidence on the impact of technology adoption in Ethiopian secondary schools, enhancing educational outcomes. Further research should explore long-term effects and scalability of interventions across different regions. Secondary Schools, Quasi-Experimental Design, Adoption Rates, Propensity Score Matching Model estimation used $\hat{\theta}=argmin<em>{\theta}\sum</em>i\ell(y<em>i,f</em>\theta(x<em>i))+\lambda\lVert\theta\rVert</em>2^2$, with performance evaluated using out-of-sample error.