The first comprehensive guide to natural experiments, providing an ideal introduction for scholars and students.

Some central questions in the natural and social sciences can't be answered by controlled laboratory experiments, often considered to be the hallmark of the sci

"This book is a must for learning about the experimental design–from forming a research question to interpreting the results this text covers it all." –Sara

This book is designed to introduce doctoral and graduate students to the process of conducting scientific research in the social sciences, business, education,

This book provides the first systematic guide to designing multi-method research, considering a wide range of statistical and qualitative tools.