Natural experiments in the social sciences : a design-based approach /
Dunning, Thad,1973-
Cambridge ; New York : Cambridge University Press,
2012.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Why natural experiments? -- Standard natural experiments -- Regression-discontinuity designs -- Instrumental-variables designs -- Simplicity and transparency: keys to quantitative analysis -- 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.
Social sciences
Social sciences
Experimental design.