{"product_id":"observation-and-experiment-an-introduction-to-causal-inference","title":"Observation and experiment: an introduction to causal inference","description":"\u003cp\u003eA daily glass of wine prolongs life—yet alcohol can cause life-threatening cancer. Some say raising the minimum wage will decrease inequality while others say it increases unemployment. Scientists once confidently claimed that hormone replacement therapy reduced the risk of heart disease but now they equally confidently claim it raises that risk.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat should we make of this endless barrage of conflicting claims? \u003cstrong\u003eObservation and Experiment\u003c\/strong\u003e is an introduction to causal inference, written by one of the leading experts in this field, Professor Paul Rosenbaum from Wharton.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eContent and Guidance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eClear explanation of key concepts and methods with vivid examples\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eExamples from clinical medicine, economics, public health, epidemiology, clinical psychology and psychiatry\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eDifferences between randomized controlled trials and observational studies\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eTechniques to reduce bias in studies\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTarget Audience and Language Use\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis publication is suitable for self-study and higher education, with a language level of at least B2, aimed at academic and professional readers. The material is written in English.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eIntertaal as a Reliable Supplier\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eIntertaal guarantees fast delivery and reliable service when ordering this valuable learning tool.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eReviews\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Carefully and precisely written... testifying to excellent statistical knowledge, clearly and skillfully taught.\" - Stephen M. Stigler, author of The Seven Pillars of Statistical Wisdom\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"An excellent introduction... well-written and thoughtfully presented by a leading expert in causal inference.\" - Journal of the American Statistical Association\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Rosenbaum is a gifted explainer... an excellent introduction for anyone who wants to understand the basic principles of causal inference.\" - Psychometrika\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"A very valuable contribution... highly recommended.\" - International Statistical Review\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Intertaal","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53951028461908,"sku":"9780674241633","price":27.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0967\/0538\/0692\/files\/observation-and-experiment-an-introduction-to-causal-inference-834_cdd335a7-ad84-4cd4-a7a9-af80a9844497.webp?v=1776916526","url":"https:\/\/intertaalid.nl\/en\/products\/observation-and-experiment-an-introduction-to-causal-inference","provider":"Intertaal","version":"1.0","type":"link"}