To identify and address problems in educational systems.

To develop and implement new educational policies.

To evaluate the effectiveness of existing educational policies.

To inform decision-making about educational policy.

Problem identification, policy development, and policy implementation.

Policy evaluation, policy implementation, and policy revision.

Problem identification, policy evaluation, and policy revision.

Policy development, policy implementation, and policy evaluation.

To provide input into the policy analysis process.

To review and comment on policy proposals.

To implement and enforce educational policies.

All of the above.

The complexity of educational systems.

The lack of reliable data.

The political nature of educational policymaking.

All of the above.

It can help to identify and address problems in educational systems.

It can help to develop and implement more effective educational policies.

It can help to inform decision-making about educational policy.

All of the above.

Educational policy analysis is focused on the development and implementation of educational policies, while educational research is focused on the study of educational phenomena.

Educational policy analysis is focused on the evaluation of educational policies, while educational research is focused on the generation of new knowledge about education.

Educational policy analysis is focused on the identification of problems in educational systems, while educational research is focused on the development of solutions to those problems.

Educational policy analysis is focused on the political aspects of education, while educational research is focused on the technical aspects of education.

Stakeholders

Policy context

Policy instruments

Policy outcomes

Document analysis

Interviews

Surveys

Focus groups

The complexity of educational systems.

The lack of reliable data.

The political nature of educational policymaking.

All of the above.

It can help to identify and address problems in educational systems.

It can help to develop and implement more effective educational policies.

It can help to inform decision-making about educational policy.

All of the above.

The increasing complexity of educational systems.

The growing demand for accountability.

The need for more evidence-based policymaking.

All of the above.

The use of big data.

The use of mixed methods research.

The use of participatory research methods.

All of the above.

Educational policy analysis will become increasingly important in the years to come.

Educational policy analysis will become more evidence-based.

Educational policy analysis will become more participatory.

All of the above.

Research skills.

Analytical skills.

Communication skills.

All of the above.

Work in government.

Work in academia.

Work in the non-profit sector.

All of the above.