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

Description: Statistical Models and Causal Inference: A Dialogue with the Social Sciences [Hardcover] Freedman, David A.; Collier, David; Sekhon, Jasjeet S. and Stark, Philip B. Product Overview 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, which exploits natural variation to mitigate confounding and relies on intimate knowledge of the subject matter to develop meticulous research designs and eliminate rival explanations. When Freedman first enunciated this position, he was met with skepticism, in part because it was hard to believe that a mathematical statistician of his stature would favor “low-tech” approaches. But the tide is turning. Many social scientists now agree that statistical technique cannot substitute for good research design and subject matter knowledge. This book offers an integrated presentation of Freedman’s views. Read more Details Publisher ‏ : ‎ Cambridge University Press; 1st edition (November 30, 2009) Language ‏ : ‎ English Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 416 pages ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0521195004 ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 03 Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.65 pounds Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6.5 x 1.05 x 9.5 inches Best Sellers Rank: #6,609,439 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #6,911 in Statistics (Books) #12,902 in Probability & Statistics (Books) #6,911 in Statistics (Books) #12,902 in Probability & Statistics (Books) Stock Photos Please Note: All of our book listings use stock photos unless otherwise stated. Please read our descriptions for accurate conditions and editions, don't use the photos! Free Shipping We ship worldwide. We have multiple warehouses around the world, so please note the extended handling time on certain listings.

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