Field experiments
Subtitle: design, analysis, and interpretation
By: Alan S. Gerber, Donald P. Green
Contributors: Green, Donald P., 1961-
Edition: 1st ed.
Publisher: W. W. Norton
Published: 2012
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 492
ISBN-13: 9780393979954
Subjects: Methodology; Political science; Social science; Study and teaching (Higher); Research
Description: "Written by two leading experts on experimental methods, this concise text covers the major aspects of experiment design, analysis, and interpretation in clear language. Students learn how to design randomized experiments, analyze the data, and interpret the findings. Beyond the authoritative coverage of the basic methodology, Field Experiments includes numerous features to help students achieve a deeper understanding of field experimentation, including rich examples from the social science literature, problem sets and discussions, datasets, and lists of further readings"--Back cover
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: Introduction; title: Causal inference and experimentation; title: Sampling distributions, statistical inference, and hypothesis testing; title: Using covariates in experimental design and analysis; title: One-sided noncompliance; title: Two-sided noncompliance; title: Attrition; title: Interference between experimental units; title: Mediation; title: Integration of research findings; title: Writing an experimental prospectus, research report, and journal article; title: Experimental challenges and opportunities.