A Stata Companion for the Third Edition of the Fundamentals of Political Science Research

ISBN-13: 9781108447966 / Angielski / Miękka / 2019 / 102 str.

Paul M. Kellstedt; Guy D. Whitten

Opis

This workbook teaches students how to use the popular Stata statistical software program to assess causal relationships using real political science data. It parallels the main Kellstedt and Whitten text, which allows students to apply the lessons and techniques they learn in each chapter in a statistical software setting.

Spis treści

1. The scientific study of politics; 2. The art of theory building; 3. Evaluating causal relationships; 4. Research design; 5. Measuring concepts of interest; 6. Getting to know your data; 7. Probability and statistical inference; 8. Bivariate hypothesis testing; 9. Two-variable regression models; 10. Multiple regression: the basics; 11. Multiple regression model specification; 12. Limited dependent variables and time-series data; Bibliography; Index.