Basing Laws on Nothing Is Easier Than Using Evidence

THE ATLANTIC: Rushing to produce findings from trial studies and experiments often leads to policies that don’t translate well to larger scales. Taking the time to properly analyze results and construct policies around data can make a real difference in people’s lives. Abt’s Family Options Study was mentioned as a study that stands out from the rest—providing strong results over several years and continuously helping decrease homelessness in the United States.