Small Samples Due to Lower-Than-Planned Enrollment in Impact Evaluations: What to Do?

SEPTEMBER 2020 | BRIEF

Small Samples Due to Lower-Than-Planned Enrollment in Impact Evaluations: What to Do?

Evaluation Technical Assistance Brief

This brief summarizes key challenges that occur when studies have smaller sample sizes than planned for estimating program impacts. It also offers guidance for analyzing data and reporting findings when this issue occurs.