Our Research Approach

Evidence-Based Research for Education Improvement

CERiG's research responds to gaps identified in periodic reviews of education performance and the MoE's Research and Learning Agenda (RLA). We work to provide robust research evidence to support decision-making on how to improve the quality of education in Ghana.

What We Research

CERiG researchers help to synthesize education interventions that achieve results at scale, review evidence of smaller scale research studies and curate evidence on what works to improve education in Ghana, from the early childhood level to the secondary education level.

The consortium's main work will be in response to gaps identified in periodic reviews of education performance and the MoE's Research and Learning Agenda (RLA).

Our Methodological Expertise

CERiG fellows bring expertise across diverse research methodologies based on their backgrounds and specializations.

56.3%
Quantitative
Fellows with quantitative research expertise
37.5%
Qualitative
Fellows with qualitative research expertise
68.8%
Mixed Methods
Fellows with mixed methods expertise

Quantitative Methods Expertise

  • • Descriptive statistics
  • • Inferential statistics
  • • Regression analysis
  • • Multivariate analysis
  • • Time series analysis
  • • Path analysis
  • • Structural equation modelling
  • • Meta-analysis
  • • Experimental designs (Randomized Controlled Trials - RCTs)
  • • Quasi-Experimental designs

Qualitative Methods Expertise

  • • Content analysis
  • • Thematic analysis
  • • Narrative analysis
  • • Discourse analysis
  • • Grounded theory
  • • Phenomenological analysis
  • • Ethnographic analysis
  • • Case study analysis

International Collaboration

CERiG will seek collaboration with international research teams and organisations to build consensus and understanding on what works to improve learning in Ghana, from the early childhood level to the secondary education level.

Responding to the Research and Learning Agenda

CERiG conducts research that will act on behalf of SRIM in responding to gaps identified in periodic reviews of education performance and the MoE's Research and Learning Agenda (RLA). The consortium's main work will be in response to gaps identified in periodic reviews of education performance and the MoE's Research and Learning Agenda.