Field experiments : design, analysis, and interpretation / Alan S. Gerber, Donald P. Green.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Gerber, Alan S., author.

Green, Donald P., 1961- author.

Contributor:

Charles H. Maxson Fund.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Political science--Research--Methodology.

Political science.

Social sciences--Research--Methodology.

Social sciences.

Political science--Study and teaching (Higher).

Social sciences--Study and teaching (Higher).

Political science--Research.

Physical Description:

xvii, 492 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm

Edition:

First edition.

Place of Publication:

New York : W.W. Norton, [2012]

Summary:

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. Book jacket.

Contents:

Introduction

Causal inference and experimentation

Sampling distributions, statistical inference, and hypothesis testing

Using covariates in experimental design and analysis

One-sided noncompliance

Two-sided noncompliance

Attrition

Interference between experimental units

Mediation

Integration of research findings

Writing an experimental prospectus, research report, and journal article

Experimental challenges and opportunities.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Local Notes:

Acquired for the Penn Libraries with assistance from the Charles H. Maxson Fund.

ISBN:

9780393979954

0393979954

OCLC:

759908573

Publisher Number:

99973925340