Stephen L. Morgan
Counterfactuals and Causal Inference: Methods And Principles For Social Research (Analytical Methods for Social...
- ISBN 13:
- 9781107694163
- author:
- Stephen L. Morgan
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Cambridge University Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2014
- Pages:
- 524
- Dimensions:
- 17.7 x 2.8 x 25.3 cm
- Genre:
- Scientific, Technical & Medical, Mathematics, Applied Mathematics
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Counterfactuals and Causal Inference: A Comprehensive Guide to Social Research. This second edition of Counterfactuals and Causal Inference presents the essential features of the counterfactual approach to observational data analysis, using examples from various fields such as social sciences, demographics, and health. The book introduces alternative estimation techniques, including potential outcome models and causal graphs, as well as conditioning methods like matching and regression. For research scenarios where important determinants of causal exposure are unobserved, the book explores alternative techniques, including instrumental variable estimators, longitudinal methods, and estimation via causal mechanisms. A key focus is on the importance of causal effect heterogeneity and the need for deep causal explanation via mechanisms. By exploring these topics in detail, this comprehensive guide provides a solid foundation for understanding causal inference and its applications in social research.
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