Worksheet to find the best available research evidence, check the quality, and summarize what the studies say to support completion of the program’s evidence portfolio.
Evidence-Based Decision Making
State-Funded Grant Programs: Guidance for Legislators in Bill Drafting
This guide details how lawmakers can use the statutory process for authorizing new or reauthorizing existing state-funded grant programs to improve the collection and application of data to affect meaningful change.
Learning Community on Family Economic Well-Being Research
Program Evaluation: Guidance for Legislators in Bill Drafting
This guide provides an overview of what needs to be considered when drafting statutory language for program evaluation to support smart state investments.
Colorado Prosecutorial Dashboards
Guidance for Funders
Supporting the Legislative Process
Supporting the State Budgeting Process
Building a Shared Understanding
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 […]