Cunningham, Scott
Causal Inference: The Mixtape
- ISBN 13:
- 9780300251685
- author:
- Cunningham, Scott
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Yale University Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2021
- Pages:
- 584
- Dimensions:
- 21.6 x 14 x 1.5 centimeters (0.6
- Genre:
- Science, Mathematics, Applied,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 20 working days
Description
Causal Inference: A Practical Guide to Determining Cause and Effect in Social Sciences. Understanding cause and effect is crucial for making informed decisions in various fields, including economics and social sciences. This book provides an accessible introduction to the methods used to establish causation, using real-world examples that illustrate the importance of causal inference. Scott Cunningham explains how to apply modeling techniques and coding instructions for both R and Stata programming languages to arrive at meaningful answers to questions about causation. By mastering these tools, students and practitioners can better understand the impact of different factors on social phenomena, such as employment rates or economic growth.