Observational Studies

By Paul R. Rosenbaum

Book Overview

An observational study is an empirical investigation of the effects of treatments, policies or exposures. It differs from an experiment in that the investigator cannot control the assignment of treatments to subjects. Scientists across a wide range of disciplines undertake such studies.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1441931910
• ISBN13: 9781441931917
• Release Date: December 2010
• Publisher: Springer
• Length: 377 Pages
• Weight: 1.45 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.1" x 9.2"