Brings together techniques for the design and analysis of comparative studies. Methods include multivariate matching, standardization and stratification, analysis of covariance, logit analysis, and log linear analysis. Quantitatively assesses techniques’ effectiveness in reducing bias. Discusses hypothesis testing, survival analysis, repeated measure design, and causal inference from comparative studies.
Tabella dei contenuti
Introduction.Confounding Factors.
Expressing the Treatment Effect.
Randomized and Nonrandomized Studies.
Some General Considerations in Controlling Bias.
Matching.
Standardization and Stratification.
Analysis of Covariance.
Logit Analysis.
Log-Linear Analysis.
Survival Analysis.
Analyzing Data From Premeasure/Postmeasure Designs.
Choice of Procedure.
Considerations in Assessing.
Association and Causality.
Index.
Circa l’autore
Sharon Roe Anderson, cofounder of Aurora Consulting, is an experienced facilitator and consultant around issues related to strategic planning, team building, facilitation, nonprofit board governance, and implementation.
Lingua Inglese ● Formato PDF ● Pagine 290 ● ISBN 9780470317204 ● Dimensione 16.1 MB ● Casa editrice John Wiley & Sons ● Pubblicato 2009 ● Edizione 1 ● Scaricabile 24 mesi ● Moneta EUR ● ID 2316156 ● Protezione dalla copia Adobe DRM
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