Dunning, Thad,  1973- <br/><br/>
Natural experiments in the social sciences :  a design-based approach / 
Thad Dunning. 
 - Cambridge ;  New York :  Cambridge University Press,  2012. 
 - xix, 358 p. ;  26 cm. 
 - Strategies for social inquiry .
<br/><br/>Includes bibliographical references (p. 338-352) and index. 
<br/><br/>Why natural experiments? -- Standard natural experiments -- Regression-discontinuity designs -- Instrumental-variables designs -- Simplicity and transparency: keys to quantitative analysis -- Estimating variability: 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. 
<br/><br/><label>ISBN: </label>9781107698000 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>Social sciences--Experiments.<br/>Social sciences--Research.<br/>Experimental design.
<br/><br/><label>Dewey Class. No.: </label>300.724 DUNN