Natural experiments in the social sciences : a design-based approach

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Dunning, Thad , 1973- (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Cambridge : Cambridge University Press , c2012
Series:Strategies for social inquiry
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245 1 0 |a Natural experiments in the social sciences :   |b a design-based approach   |c Thad Dunning 
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300 |a xix, 358 p. :   |b ill. ;   |c 26 cm. 
490 1 |a Strategies for social inquiry 
504 |a Includes bibliographical references (p. 338-352) and index 
505 0 |a 1. Why natural experiments? -- 2. Standard natural experiments -- 3. Regression-discontinuity designs -- 4. Instrumental-variables designs -- 5. Simplicity and transparency: keys to quantitative analysis -- 6. sampling processes and standard errors -- 7. The central role of qualitative evidence -- 8. How plausible is as-if random? -- 9. How credible is the model? -- 10. How relevant is the intervention? -- 11. Building strong designs through multi-method research 
650 0 |a Experimental design 
650 0 |a Social sciences   |x Experiments 
650 0 |a Social sciences   |x Research 
999 |a 1000159038   |b Book   |c OPEN SHELF (30 DAYS)   |e Gong Badak Campus