A Guide to Conducting School Experiments: Expert Insights and Best Practices for Effective Implementation

Kerstin Grosch, Simone Haeckl, Holger Rau and Paul Preuss
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Kerstin Grosch: VU Vienna
Holger Rau: University of Duisburg-Essen
Paul Preuss: University of Gottingen

No 2023/2, UiS Working Papers in Economics and Finance from University of Stavanger

Abstract: This guide provides a comprehensive overview of the distinct characteristics of school experi- ments conducted with children in preschools and schools. We investigate and describe the essential considerations involved in designing and implementing such experiments, drawing insights from a survey conducted with senior researchers. Moreover, the guide summarizes nine key lessons learned from the experiences of these researchers. The paper also presents the opinions of inexperienced researchers in school experiments (juniors) on crucial aspects of successful school experiments, which differ from the opinions of the experienced senior researchers. As a result, this guide serves as a valuable resource for junior researchers embarking on their initial school experiments. By promoting the adoption of best practices endorsed by senior researchers, it strengthens the validity and reliability of school experiments.

Keywords: school experiments; guide; internal validity; survey (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: B41 C93 I20 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Pages: 27 pages
Date: 2023-06-12
New Economics Papers: this item is included in nep-exp, nep-mfd and nep-ure
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