Some statistical aspects of causality

被引:15
作者
Cox, DR [1 ]
Wermuth, N [1 ]
机构
[1] Univ Oxford Nuffield Coll, Oxford OX1 1NF, England
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D O I
10.1093/esr/17.1.65
中图分类号
C91 [社会学];
学科分类号
030301 ; 1204 ;
摘要
A general review of approaches to causality is given from a statistical perspective. Three broad notions are distinguished. In the final part of the paper the challenges of reaching potentially causal representations are outlined for a study of some German political and social attitudes.
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页码:65 / 74
页数:10
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