Welcome to the Field Experiment Explorer
This application reimagines a field experiment research report, creating an immersive learning journey. Field experiments, crucial for understanding cause-and-effect in real-world settings, offer insights beyond lab limitations. Explore, compare, and visualize key concepts, challenges, and landmark studies within this vital research method.
Explore the key themes using the left-hand navigation. Contrast various experimental approaches within the Explorer, see the trade-offs in the Spectrum of Fieldness, walk through the research process, discover groundbreaking Case Studies, and look ahead to The Frontier of experimentation.
Experiment Explorer
Compare field experiments to other methods: Choose one to see a detailed profile. This comparison highlights strengths/weaknesses and visualizes research design trade-offs.
The Spectrum of "Fieldness"
Field experiments vary widely. The Harrison-List framework categorizes them by control level, ranging from highly controlled to naturalistic. This part examines this range, detailing shifts in setting, participant awareness, and the impact on results and ethical considerations.
Design & Challenges
Designing a field experiment is intricate, blending science with project execution. This overview maps the critical design stages, emphasizing common challenges like participant attrition and treatment spillover to the control group.
Anatomy of a Field Experiment
Common Challenges
Landmark Cases
Across disciplines like social policy, political science, economics, and business, field experiments have revolutionized research. This exhibit highlights key studies, including those assessing cash transfer impacts on poverty and uncovering labor market discrimination. Explore each card to discover the study's design, key findings, and enduring influence.
The Frontier
The landscape is dynamic. Scientists now aim to determine *who* benefits most from interventions, not just *if* they're effective. They wrestle with the "scale-up problem" and navigate intricate ethical dilemmas, exploring the forefront of field experimentation here.