Methodological Evaluation of Quasi-Experimental Design in Smallholder Farms Systems in Ghana: A Systematic Literature Review

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Main Authors: Ampofo, Yaw, Asare, Amadu, Adongo, Abena
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author Ampofo, Yaw
Asare, Amadu
Adongo, Abena
author_facet Ampofo, Yaw
Asare, Amadu
Adongo, Abena
contents <p>Quasi-experimental designs are used to assess the impact of interventions in smallholder farms systems, particularly when randomization is not feasible due to resource constraints or external factors. A comprehensive search strategy was employed across multiple databases including Web of Science and Scopus. Studies were screened based on predefined inclusion criteria, with qualitative synthesis methods applied. The analysis identified a trend towards integrating econometric models to estimate treatment effects, with some studies reporting significant reductions in risk factors (e.g., $Y = eta_0 + eta_1X + u$, where Y is the outcome measure and X represents intervention variables; confidence interval of 95%). The review concludes that methodological rigor is essential for reliable quasi-experimental studies, with econometric models being a key component. Researchers are encouraged to adopt standardised econometric frameworks and transparent reporting practices to enhance the credibility and replicability of their findings.</p>
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spellingShingle Methodological Evaluation of Quasi-Experimental Design in Smallholder Farms Systems in Ghana: A Systematic Literature Review
Ampofo, Yaw
Asare, Amadu
Adongo, Abena
Sub-Saharan
African
methodology
intervention
evaluation
farm
socio-economic
risk
research
contextualization
<p>Quasi-experimental designs are used to assess the impact of interventions in smallholder farms systems, particularly when randomization is not feasible due to resource constraints or external factors. A comprehensive search strategy was employed across multiple databases including Web of Science and Scopus. Studies were screened based on predefined inclusion criteria, with qualitative synthesis methods applied. The analysis identified a trend towards integrating econometric models to estimate treatment effects, with some studies reporting significant reductions in risk factors (e.g., $Y = eta_0 + eta_1X + u$, where Y is the outcome measure and X represents intervention variables; confidence interval of 95%). The review concludes that methodological rigor is essential for reliable quasi-experimental studies, with econometric models being a key component. Researchers are encouraged to adopt standardised econometric frameworks and transparent reporting practices to enhance the credibility and replicability of their findings.</p>
title Methodological Evaluation of Quasi-Experimental Design in Smallholder Farms Systems in Ghana: A Systematic Literature Review
topic Sub-Saharan
African
methodology
intervention
evaluation
farm
socio-economic
risk
research
contextualization
url https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18715540