Natural experiments in the social sciences: a design-based approach
Auteur :
Dunning, Thad
Éditeur :
Cambridge University Press
ISBN :
9781107017665
Date de publication :
6 sept. 2012
Dimensions :
25,5 x 17,8 x 2,2 cm
Poids :
900 g
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
Grande Bretagne
This book provides scholars and students with the first comprehensive guide to the use and evaluation of natural experiments – an increasingly popular methodology in the social sciences. It introduces the key issues in causal inference, including model specification, and emphasizes the importance of strong research design over complex statistical analysis.