Design, Analysis, and Interpretation
A compact study book by Alan S. Gerber that offers a clear introduction to field experimentation in the social sciences. The book focuses on the design, analysis, and interpretation of experiments in political science.
Description
This book covers the most important aspects of experimental research in the social sciences. Students learn how to design randomized experiments, analyze them, and interpret the results. In addition to the basic principles, it includes richly illustrated examples from the literature, practice-oriented exercises, datasets, and references to further reading.
Product specifications
- Author: Alan S. Gerber (Yale University)
- Publisher: WW Norton & Co
- Publication date: 2012-05-29
- Number of pages: 512
- ISBN: 9780393979954
- Theme: Political science and theory
- BISAC: POLITICAL SCIENCE / History & Theory
About the author
Alan S. Gerber is a professor of political science at Yale University and director of the Center for the Study of American Politics. He teaches experimental methods, statistics, and American politics. His research appears in leading journals in the field of political science.