Name: Causal Inference: The Mixtape
SKU: 53477586
Price: 1303.00 TWD
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Author: Scott Cunningham
ISBN: 9780300251685

Type

Physical Book

Author

Scott Cunningham

Publisher

Yale University Press

Year

2021

Language

English

Pages

584

Format

Paperback

ISBN13

9780300251685

Synopsis "Causal Inference: The Mixtape "

An accessible, contemporary introduction to the methods for determining cause and effect in the social sciences "Causation versus correlation has been the basis of arguments--economic and otherwise--since the beginning of time. Causal Inference: The Mixtape uses legit real-world examples that I found genuinely thought-provoking. It's rare that a book prompts readers to expand their outlook; this one did for me."--Marvin Young (Young MC) Causal inference encompasses the tools that allow social scientists to determine what causes what. In a messy world, causal inference is what helps establish the causes and effects of the actions being studied--for example, the impact (or lack thereof) of increases in the minimum wage on employment, the effects of early childhood education on incarceration later in life, or the influence on economic growth of introducing malaria nets in developing regions. Scott Cunningham introduces students and practitioners to the methods necessary to arrive at meaningful answers to the questions of causation, using a range of modeling techniques and coding instructions for both the R and the Stata programming languages.

Scott Cunningham

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Scott Cunningham (1956–1993) was an influential American writer specialized in Wicca and natural magic. He studied creative writing at San Diego State University, but left his studies to dedicate himself fully to writing. Throughout his career, he published more than 50 books, many of which have become fundamental references within neopaganism and alternative spirituality. His accessible and practical approach allowed numerous readers to approach Wicca in an individual and personalized way.

Among his most notable works are Encyclopedia of Magical Herbs (1985), Wicca: A Guide for the Solitary Practitioner (1988), The Complete Book of Incense, Oils and Brews (1989), and Encyclopedia of Crystals, Gems, and Metal Magic (1987). These titles have been translated into several languages and continue to be popular among practitioners of natural magic. Cunningham passed away in 1993 at the age of 36, but his legacy endures as a significant influence in contemporary spirituality.

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