### Question
How does EDUCATION RESEARCH, STATISTICS, EVALUATION, INFORMATION, AND DISSEMINATION define scientifically valid education evaluation?


### Answer
Under *20 U.S.C. § 9501*, **scientifically valid education evaluation** is defined as:

> an evaluation that—


(A) adheres to the highest possible standards of quality with respect to research design and statistical analysis

#### Citation:
  - *20 U.S.C. § 9501*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 76-EDUCATION RESEARCH, STATISTICS, EVALUATION, INFORMATION, AND DISSEMINATION > SUBCHAPTER I-EDUCATION SCIENCES REFORM**

