Randomistas
How Radical Researchers Are Changing Our World
Andrew Leigh
A captivating glimpse into the world of social science experiments, this book explores how radical researchers have challenged conventional beliefs to shape our lives. From curing scurvy to improving literacy rates, the author shares fascinating stories of randomized trials that led to groundbreaking discoveries. Written in a style reminiscent of Malcolm Gladwell, this book is a must-read for anyone interested in the power of science to improve society.
Publish Date
2018-02-26T00:00:00.000Z
2018-02-26T00:00:00.000Z
Goodreads Rating
3.66
ISBN
9780300236125
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Recommendations
2
Recommendations
2018-05-21T19:25:43.000Z
Sounds like an amazing book: A discussion of the use of randomized trials (RCTs) for public policy, written by a policy maker who also has a PhD from the Harvard Kennedy School: @ALeighMP
Here's the review by @BruceWydick – source2018-08-17T13:16:11.000Z
Fascinating new book by @ALeighMP accessibly reviews how and why randomized trials rose in the social sciences @yalepress
One thing he doesn't explain is how a person can have time to both write such a book and serve in Parliament (!) – source