This $349,993 Project Grant award from the National Science Foundation's (NSF) Social, Behavioral, and Economic Sciences (CFDA 47.075) program will advance methods and frameworks for the design and implementation of adaptive experiments. The research will develop new statistical methodologies for sample size calculations and optimal treatment assignment in adaptive settings, establish a comprehensive framework to guide applied researchers in designing adaptive experiments, and create user-friendly software to support the execution of complex randomization procedures. By providing tools and a structured approach, this project aims to enhance the efficiency and ethical standards of adaptive experiments, which offer significant advantages over conventional randomized control trials for decision-oriented research questions. The award will involve undergraduate and graduate student participation and result in the production of accessible software to facilitate the broader adoption of adaptive experimentation in social science research.
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