tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7225570644228196036.post6934028467324465277..comments2024-02-24T05:11:30.646-06:00Comments on The Director's Desk: What works?Tom Casadyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03188041481309059441noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7225570644228196036.post-65743110694086096962017-01-11T14:44:36.578-06:002017-01-11T14:44:36.578-06:00I agree that when data are available, they should ...I agree that when data are available, they should be used to help guide decision and policy making. However, it is important that those making those decisions and policy changes fully understand the implications of that data. Not everything is as easy as "We did this, and this good thing happened, so we should do more of this." You have to consider all the possible reasons that could account for the results you got, and they may have nothing to do with the action being evaluated. I know you are smart enough to understand these things, but is everyone who will be using this wealth of data going to be able to?Stevehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10369138557977907215noreply@blogger.com