Publications
|
Weisberg, Herbert I. Bias and Causation: Models and Judgment for Valid Comparisons Publisher: Wiley (Aug 2010) Language: English ISBN-10: 0470286393 ISBN-13: 978-0470286395 
Get it now on 
|
A one-of-a-kind resource on identifying and dealing with bias in statistical research on causal effects Do cell phones cause cancer? Can a new curriculum increase student achievement? Determining what the real causes of such problems are, and how powerful their effects may be, are central issues in research across various fields of study. Some researchers are highly skeptical of drawing causal conclusions except in tightly controlled randomized... More Information
|
|
Weisberg, Herbert I. Statistical Methods for Comparative Studies: Techniques for Bias Reduction Publisher: Wiley (July 1980) Language: English ISBN-10: 0471048380 ISBN-13: 978-0471048381
Get it now on
|
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&##39; effectiveness in reducing bias. Discusses hypothesis testing, survival analysis, repeated measure design, and causal inference from comparative studies. |
All About Bias
Drawing on recent developments related to counterfactual theory by leading academics
and his own ideas and experience, Dr. WeisbergĄ¯s recent landmark book is
the most rigorous and comprehensive treatment of statistical bias to date.
more