Natural experiments in the social sciences : a design-based approach - Dunning, Thad, 1973- (Cambridge ; New York : Cambridge University Press, 2012)
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.
Includes bibliographical references (p. 338-352) and index.
Keywords: Social sciences -- Experiments; Social sciences -- Research; Experimental design