Statistical Models and Causal Inference: A Dialogue with the Social Sciences

by David A. Freedman, David Collier, David Freedman

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David A. Freedman presents here a definitive synthesis of his approach to causal inference in the social sciences. He explores the foundations and limitations of statistical modeling, illustrating basic arguments with examples from political science, public policy, law, and epidemiology. Freedman maintains that many new technical approaches to statistical modeling constitute not progress, but regress. Instead, he advocates a 'shoe leather' methodology,...

Format:Paperback

Language:English

ISBN:0521123909

ISBN13:9780521123907

Release Date:October 2011

Publisher:Cambridge University Press

Length:416 Pages

Weight:1.35 lbs.

Dimensions:0.9" x 6.4" x 9.4"

Related Subjects

Math Mathematics Science & Math Social Science Social Sciences

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