Dunning, Thad, 1973-
Natural experiments in the social sciences : a design-based approach / Thad Dunning. - Cambridge ; New York : Cambridge University Press, 2012. - xix, 358 p. ; 26 cm. - Strategies for social inquiry .
Includes bibliographical references (p. 338-352) and index.
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.
9781107017665 (hdbk) 9781107017665 (hdbk)
Social sciences--Experiments.
Social sciences--Research.
Experimental design.
H62 / .D797 2012
300.72/4
Natural experiments in the social sciences : a design-based approach / Thad Dunning. - Cambridge ; New York : Cambridge University Press, 2012. - xix, 358 p. ; 26 cm. - Strategies for social inquiry .
Includes bibliographical references (p. 338-352) and index.
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.
9781107017665 (hdbk) 9781107017665 (hdbk)
Social sciences--Experiments.
Social sciences--Research.
Experimental design.
H62 / .D797 2012
300.72/4