Experimentation Inventory
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As part of the Government of Canada’s commitment to experimentation, TBS is supporting an inventory of experiments implemented as part of Government of Canada’s programs and services. The main purpose of the inventory is to publicly describe planned and ongoing experiments so as to foster learning and minimize duplication. The preregistration of experiments is also recognized as a good practice that favors transparency and prevents bias and data dredging.
Do changes to messaging to executives increase actions to complete self-identification (self-ID) questionnaires?
Will the use of nudges and improved visual design increase the click-through rate (CTR) of links within Corporations Canada’s post incorporation email? These links lead clients towards beneficial next steps following incorporation to help support their business growth in the Canadian economy, but typically, many new business owners disregard these next steps.
Does an e-mail reminder increase the likelihood that clients will submit requests to renew Permanent resident cards before they expire?
Does an e-mail reminder increase the likelihood that clients will update their Canadian home address on file within 180 days of becoming a new permanent resident in Canada?
Can we shift clients to submit an enquiry to the department using the online form by no longer presenting the phone as the default communication option?
Can we influence the channel through which clients submit an enquiry by changing the information featured on the departments' contact us webpage?
Can we influence the channel clients use to communicate with the department by changing the information, layout, and language used on a webpage?
Do enhancements made to the landing page, compared to the existing one, resulting in more Canadians proceeding to the consumer incident report form?
Does the EnerGuide label effectively convey energy efficiency and consumption information to homeowners?
Do cost- or comfort-specific messaging interventions nudge more homeowners to seek out a home evaluation service organization than does generic energy efficiency messaging?