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Recent Developments in Statistical Inference: Quasi-Experiments and Perquimans County.
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Cox, Gary W. – Historical Methods, 1988
Critiques "The Statistical Analysis of Quasi-Experiments" by Achen and examines its relevance for historians. Discusses the problems that arise when quasi-experiments involving nonrandom assignment or nonrandom selection are analyzed as if they were true experiments. Concludes that Achen's book will help historians recognize these…
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