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We have decided to restructure the current work week as we think it leads to unhealthy levels of  stress, burnout, and overload for adults. We have given the option to either have individuals continue with the current model of working 5 days (2 at home, 3 in office) or the option of  4 10-hour days (completely in the office). We want to determine what will lead to greater productivity, reduced absenteeism, and less stress. Please define and provide an example of policy space. How concerned should we about this in this scenario? Why?

We want to determine if having flexible assignment due dates reduces stress in college classes. In our History of 2020s class, the material is the same, but the due date and late policy differ across two sections of the class. In the intervention group, this class section has flexible assignment due dates and a lighter late policy. In contrast, the control group class section has set due dates and stricter late policy. We find a difference between the group’s test scores that cannot be attributed to chance. What is this known as?

Please answer this question: Extra Credit  Oftentimes, the success of the evaluation depends on the policy space and policy significance at the time we plan the intervention. In your opinion, what do you think we can do to ensure that our assessments and interventions meet the current need of the target population and not just the current political climate? [Note- Please do not say to pay off the politicians – that is unethical :)] Please just write 1-3 sentences on this.

We want to determine if having flexible assignment due dates reduces stress in college classes. In our History of 2020s class, the material is the same, but the due date and late policy differ across two sections of the class. In the intervention group, this class section has flexible assignment due dates and a lighter late policy. In contrast, the control group class section has set due dates and stricter late policy. We do not know if there will be an effect so we wait till we get the results of our impact evaluation to determine cost/benefits. What is this known as?

We have been hired by Walmart to design an intervention to reduce turnover by eliminating or reducing burnout from their workers. I pull names out of a hat to try to make the comparison and intervention group as equal as possible. What is this known as?

We have determined that we have reached epidemic levels of burnout in college students with school stress, housing stress, and food insecurity. We decide to pilot a program where we give students 500 dollars a month while they are enrolled in classes to help reduce some of the economic concerns for housing and food. They do not need to paid back this stipend. We also implement flexible due dates in classes. We want to determine if this program should be rolled out college or nationwide. Please discuss and define whether primary or secondary method to disseminate these findings would be best. Make sure to utilize the scenario in the question in your answer. Why would this be the best method? 

We want to determine if having flexible assignment due dates reduces stress in college classes. In our History of 2020s class, the material is the same, but the due date and late policy differ across two sections of the class. In the intervention group, this class section has flexible assignment due dates and a lighter late policy. In contrast, the control group class section has set due dates and stricter late policy.  We plan during our planning and design stage to determine cost/benefits. What is this known as?

We have been hired by Walmart to design an intervention to reduce turnover by eliminating or reducing burnout from their workers. If I wanted to pilot test this on a small group to see if it’s effective, what would this fall under?

We want to determine if having flexible assignment due dates reduces stress in college classes. In our History of 2020s class, the material is the same, but the due date and late policy differ across two sections of the class. In the intervention group, this class section has flexible assignment due dates and a lighter late policy. In contrast, the control group class section has set due dates and stricter late policy. Who would be the intended user or primary stakeholder of this intervention?

We want to determine if having flexible assignment due dates reduces stress in college classes. In our History of 2020s class, the material is the same, but the due date and late policy differ across two sections of the class. In the intervention group, this class section has flexible assignment due dates and a lighter late policy. In contrast, the control group class section has set due dates and stricter late policy. If we prevent those in the intervention group from missing days of work from stress, we would calculate the amount they save by not missing days of work by their salary. What type of monetizing benefits is this?