Introduction to Evidence Based Hypothesis Building

Overview

Strengthen federal analysis by testing assumptions, evaluating evidence, and applying structured reasoning to real work. Participants learn practical methods to identify data bias, avoid logical fallacies, select meaningful measures, and align evidence with organizational goals. Apply these techniques to produce more defensible analysis, strengthen recommendations, and support accountable, results-driven decision-making.

Who Attends

Federal employees responsible for analysis, program oversight, evaluation, planning, or policy development who need to test assumptions, use evidence effectively, and improve decision quality.

Course Level: Intermediate
CLP: 16 | CPE: 16
Duration: 2 Days

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August 3 - August 4, 2026

Class ID: 264612003

Virtual

9 AM - 5 PM EST

November 5 - November 6, 2026

Class ID: 264612005

Virtual

9 AM - 5 PM EST

Learning Objectives

Identify whether decisions are logically based on evidence
Identify aspects of critical thinking in evidence-based hypothesis building: challenging biases, asking questions, promoting meaningful metrics, and ensuring quality data
Describe strategies to use existing data to form hypotheses
Develop hypotheses using probabilistic reasoning
Understand the purposes of documentation and processes that enable achieving the benefits of evidence-based hypothesis building
Evaluate the alignment of hypotheses with organizational goals using evidence of progress toward those goals

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Evidence Based Analysis for Federal Employees

Overview

Who Attends

For Groups

Available Dates

Learning Objectives

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Credits

This course is part of the following Management Concepts Certificate Programs:

Core Courses

Elective Courses

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Mandatory

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Course Topics

Evaluating and Presenting Analysis Results

Leveraging Artificial Intelligence for Federal Decision-Making

Championing Data: Building a Data-Savvy Federal Workforce