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.
Cuprins
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.
Despre autor
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.
Limba Engleză ● Format PDF ● Pagini 290 ● ISBN 9780470317204 ● Mărime fișier 16.1 MB ● Editura John Wiley & Sons ● Publicat 2009 ● Ediție 1 ● Descărcabil 24 luni ● Valută EUR ● ID 2316156 ● Protecție împotriva copiilor Adobe DRM
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