Vol. 2010 No. 1 (2010)

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Methodological Assessment of Quasi-Experimental Designs in Tanzanian Secondary Schools Systems

Chiza Mwakwayinda, Sokoine University of Agriculture (SUA), Morogoro Mambo Zimba, Catholic University of Health and Allied Sciences (CUHAS) Wabinga Misembe, Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences (MUHAS), Dar es Salaam Hema Nyawati, Department of Advanced Studies, Sokoine University of Agriculture (SUA), Morogoro
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18907033
Published: April 26, 2010

Abstract

Quasi-experimental designs are increasingly used in educational research to evaluate the impact of interventions without random assignment, particularly in contexts where external factors influence outcomes. A comprehensive search strategy was employed using databases such as PubMed and Scopus. Studies were selected based on predefined inclusion criteria focusing on quasi-experimental methodologies applied to Tanzanian secondary schools systems. The review identified multiple studies employing various quasi-experimental designs, including regression discontinuity and difference-in-differences approaches. However, methodological inconsistencies in data collection and analysis were noted across the reviewed studies. While some quasi-experimental designs showed promising results in terms of efficiency gains, significant heterogeneity in study design and implementation rendered generalizability challenging. Future research should prioritise harmonizing methodologies to ensure robust comparison and interpretation of findings. Standardization of data collection protocols is also recommended to enhance comparability across studies. The empirical specification follows $Y=\beta_0+\beta^\top X+\varepsilon$, and inference is reported with uncertainty-aware statistical criteria.

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Chiza Mwakwayinda, Mambo Zimba, Wabinga Misembe, Hema Nyawati (2010). Methodological Assessment of Quasi-Experimental Designs in Tanzanian Secondary Schools Systems. African Astronomy and Astrophysics (Pure Science), Vol. 2010 No. 1 (2010). https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18907033

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African educationquasi-experimental designrandomized controlled trialseducational impact assessmentmethodological evaluationresource allocation studiesstratified sampling

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