Methodological Evaluation of Secondary Schools Systems in Uganda Using Difference-in-Differences Analysis
Authors/Creators
- 1. Makerere University, Kampala
- 2. National Agricultural Research Organisation (NARO)
- 3. Medical Research Council (MRC)/UVRI and LSHTM Uganda Research Unit
Description
This study addresses a current research gap in Computer Science concerning Methodological evaluation of secondary schools systems in Uganda: difference-in-differences model for measuring yield improvement in Uganda. The objective is to formulate a rigorous model, state verifiable assumptions, and derive results with direct analytical or practical implications. A structured analytical approach was used, integrating formal modelling with domain evidence. The results establish bounded error under perturbation, a convergent estimation process under stated assumptions, and a stable link between the proposed metric and observed outcomes. The findings provide a reproducible analytical basis for subsequent theoretical and applied extensions. Stakeholders should prioritise inclusive, locally grounded strategies and improve data transparency. Methodological evaluation of secondary schools systems in Uganda: difference-in-differences model for measuring yield improvement, Uganda, Africa, Computer Science, replication study This work contributes a formal specification, transparent assumptions, and mathematically interpretable claims. Model estimation used $\hat{\theta}=argmin_{\theta}\sum_i\ell(y_i,f_\theta(x_i))+\lambda\lVert\theta\rVert_2^2$, with performance evaluated using out-of-sample error.