Natural Experiments in the Social Sciences :/
Natural Experiments in the Social Sciences :/ a design-based approach
Dunning, Thad
- Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2012.
- xix, 358 p.
Why natural experiments? --
Standard natural experiments --
Regression-discontinuity designs --
Instrumental-variables designs --
Simplicity and transparency: keys to quantitative analysis --
Estimating variability: sampling processes and standard errors --
The central role of qualitative evidence --
How plausible is as-if random? --
How credible is the model? --
How relevant is the intervention? --
Building strong research designs through multi-method.
9781107698000 (sftbd)
300.724 / DUN/N
Why natural experiments? --
Standard natural experiments --
Regression-discontinuity designs --
Instrumental-variables designs --
Simplicity and transparency: keys to quantitative analysis --
Estimating variability: sampling processes and standard errors --
The central role of qualitative evidence --
How plausible is as-if random? --
How credible is the model? --
How relevant is the intervention? --
Building strong research designs through multi-method.
9781107698000 (sftbd)
300.724 / DUN/N