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Natural Experiments in the Social Sciences :/ a design-based approach Dunning, Thad

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TextPublication details: Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2012Description: xix, 358 pISBN: 9781107698000 (sftbd)DDC classification: 300.724

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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.

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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.

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