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OPRE Tools Every Social Policy Researcher Should Know

OPRE Tools Every Social Policy Researcher Should Know

The Office of Planning, Research, and Evaluation (OPRE) doesn’t just fund and conduct research—it also develops and shares powerful tools that help social policy ...

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OPRE’s Role in Childcare, Head Start, and TANF Evaluations

OPRE’s Role in Childcare, Head Start, and TANF Evaluations

The Office of Planning, Research, and Evaluation (OPRE) plays a vital role in shaping and improving federally funded human services programs—especially in areas like ...

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Mixed Methods in Action OPRE’s Federal Case Studies

Mixed Methods in Action: OPRE’s Federal Case Studies

Mixed methods research—combining quantitative and qualitative approaches—is increasingly essential in federal evaluation. At the forefront of this movement is the Office of Planning, Research, ...

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Economic Evaluation in Social Research – OPRE’s Approach

Economic Evaluation in Social Research – OPRE’s Approach

Economic evaluation plays a vital role in understanding the cost and value of social programs. At the forefront of this work is the Office ...

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Top 5 Lessons from the OPRE 2024 Methods Meeting

Top 5 Lessons from the OPRE 2024 Methods Meeting

The 2024 OPRE Methods Meeting brought together leading minds in evaluation, social science, and public policy to explore the evolving landscape of federal research ...

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How OPRE Is Advancing Research in Human Services

How OPRE Is Advancing Research in Human Services

The Office of Planning, Research, and Evaluation (OPRE) is playing a central role in transforming how human services programs are studied, understood, and improved ...

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OPRE & Federal Evaluation Projects What You Need to Know About OPRE Methods Meetings

OPRE & Federal Evaluation Projects What You Need to Know About OPRE Methods Meetings

The Office of Planning, Research, and Evaluation (OPRE), part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, plays a crucial role in advancing ...

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How to Design a Valid and Reliable Questionnaire

How to Design a Valid and Reliable Questionnaire

Creating a well-designed questionnaire is essential for gathering accurate and meaningful data. Whether you’re conducting academic research, evaluating customer satisfaction, or assessing employee engagement, ...

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Using Longitudinal Data to Study Social Change

Using Longitudinal Data to Study Social Change

Understanding how societies evolve over time is no small task—but with the right tools, researchers can uncover powerful trends and patterns. Longitudinal data is ...

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Simple Techniques to Improve Survey Participation Rates

Simple Techniques to Improve Survey Participation Rates

Getting people to respond to surveys can be a challenge, especially when they’re busy or skeptical about how their feedback will be used. But ...

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