Randomized experiments are a strong design for establishing impact evidence because the random assignment mechanism theoretically allows confidence in attributing group differences to the intervention. Growth of randomized experiments within educational studies has been widely documented. However, randomized experiments within education have received criticism for implementation challenges and for ignoring context. Additionally, limited guidance exists for programs that are tasked with both implementation and evaluation within the same funding period. This study draws on a research team's experiences and examines opportunities and challenges in conducting a multisite randomized evaluation of an internship program for teacher candidates. We discuss how problems were collaboratively addressed and adjusted to align with local realities and demonstrate how the research team, in consultation with local stakeholders, addressed methodological and program implementation problems in the field. Recommendations for future research are provided.

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多地点学校随机实地试验中的挑战和调整

随机实验是建立影响证据的强有力的设计，因为随机分配机制理论上允许将群体差异归因于干预措施。教育研究中随机实验的增长已被广泛记录。然而，教育领域的随机实验因实施挑战和忽视背景而受到批评。此外，对于在同一资助期内负责实施和评估的计划，存在有限的指导。本研究借鉴了研究团队的经验，并探讨了对教师候选人实习计划进行多地点随机评估的机遇和挑战。我们讨论如何协作解决和调整问题以适应当地实际情况，并展示研究团队如何与当地利益相关者协商，解决该领域的方法和计划实施问题。提供了未来研究的建议。