Vol. 2011 No. 1 (2011)

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Methodological Assessment of Secondary School Systems in Ethiopia: Quasi-Experimental Design for Adoption Rate Measurement

Zewdie Gebreab, Department of Software Engineering, Gondar University Abraham Yihle, Department of Software Engineering, Gondar University Fikru Tadesse, Ethiopian Public Health Institute (EPHI)
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18936908
Published: March 25, 2011

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 $\hat{\theta}=argmin_{\theta}\sum_i\ell(y_i,f_\theta(x_i))+\lambda\lVert\theta\rVert_2^2$, with performance evaluated using out-of-sample error.

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Zewdie Gebreab, Abraham Yihle, Fikru Tadesse (2011). Methodological Assessment of Secondary School Systems in Ethiopia: Quasi-Experimental Design for Adoption Rate Measurement. African Supply Chain Management, Vol. 2011 No. 1 (2011). https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18936908

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Sub-Saharanstratificationregression analysisrandomized controlled trialsampling methodologyinferential statisticsqualitative assessment

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