Explanation in Causal Inference

Explanation in Causal Inference
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Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
Total Pages : 729
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ISBN-10 : 9780199325870
ISBN-13 : 0199325871
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Book Synopsis Explanation in Causal Inference by : Tyler J. VanderWeele

Download or read book Explanation in Causal Inference written by Tyler J. VanderWeele and published by Oxford University Press, USA. This book was released on 2015 with total page 729 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A comprehensive examination of methods for mediation and interaction, VanderWeele's book is the first to approach this topic from the perspective of causal inference. Numerous software tools are provided, and the text is both accessible and easy to read, with examples drawn from diverse fields. The result is an essential reference for anyone conducting empirical research in the biomedical or social sciences.


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