Assessment and research

From results to decisions template

A practical pathway linking a result to observation, interpretation and action without jumping to unsupported conclusions.

Prepared by: TAS — Tareq Abushawish
Who is it for?: Educators and trainers · Organisations
Approximate time: 15 minutes
Version and update: 1.0 · 2026-09-14

A general TAS template, available for educational and professional use and adaptation with attribution and disclosure of changes. It implies no external accreditation.

Completed example

How might you use this tool?

A fictional example for illustration; adapt to context. It does not represent individual data or actual project results.

Result: Incomplete answers in a practice task
Evidence: Fictional practice worksheets
Possible interpretation: Instructions may be unclear
Action: Rewrite and pilot the instructions
Owner: Facilitator
Review date: Next session
Follow-up indicator: Share of tasks completed after clarification

Review as you work

ObservationWhat result actually appeared, and on which measure?Which groups or conditions need to be considered?

Responsible interpretationWhat can these data explain, and what can they not establish?Are there alternative explanations or missing information?

Decision and follow-upWhat is the smallest practical action we can test?When will we review the action, and using which indicator?

Your worksheet

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Entry 1

Result—Evidence—Possible interpretation—Action—Owner—Review date—Follow-up indicator—

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