Evidence-Based Decision Making
Learning Community on Family Economic Well-Being Research
Guidance for Funders
Supporting the Legislative Process
Supporting the State Budgeting Process
Building a Shared Understanding
Evidence-Based Decision Making Evidence Portfolio Tool
Fill out this tool once for each program/practice. Revise the tool at least annually, building on the work you had the year before.
What is Rigor and Why is it Important?
The term “rigor” is widely used in research and evaluation; however, the term is rarely and inconsistently defined. Moreover, the term “rigor” can be polarizing or misunderstood. Some may see rigor as a “gold standard,” whereas others may view rigor as a construct that limits creativity. Rigor is one of the Colorado Evaluation and Action […]
Evidence-Based Decision Making Systems Map
Results and recommendations for all evidence portfolios in the inventory are synthesized in the systems map. Agency leadership apply a systems lens during decision making to achieve a balanced view and identity trade-offs between and dependencies among programs/practices.
Vision for Evidence-Based Decision Making, 2-Pager
The vision introduces the evidence-based decision making approach and its value to state government.