Advanced Content Analysis Can Artificial Intelligence Accelerate Theory-Driven Complex Program Evaluation?

This pilot study tests the applicability, usefulness, and added value of using AI for advanced theory-based content analysis within the framework of IEG's thematic evaluations. Using a set of interventions associated with the World Bank's chronic malnutrition and stunted growth portfolio,...

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Main Author: Franzen, Samuel
Other Authors: Budzier, Alexander, Quang, Cuong, Raimondo, Estelle
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Washington, D.C The World Bank 2022
Series:Other papers
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Collection: World Bank E-Library Archive - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
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Summary:This pilot study tests the applicability, usefulness, and added value of using AI for advanced theory-based content analysis within the framework of IEG's thematic evaluations. Using a set of interventions associated with the World Bank's chronic malnutrition and stunted growth portfolio, the paper assesses the efficiency gains generated by AI-assisted content analysis in labeling and classifying text according to an outcome-based conceptual framework