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# Validity estimators
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2024-07-15 19:38:05 +00:00
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For a general concept description see ../documentation/terms_of_reference-key_terms.md#validity
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From Maitrot2017 -> Section 4, Figure 3 and Appendix table notes
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They rank *only* quasi-experimental/experimental
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Do we too?
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## internal
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0-5 ranking using study design/method:
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OLS=2 (ordinary least squares)
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DID=3 (difference-in-difference)/(-in-difference)
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DM=3 ()
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PSM=3.5 (propensity score matching)
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IV=4 (instrumental variable)
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RD=4.5 (regression discontinuity)
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RCT=5
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## external
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non-representative surveys=2
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sub-nationally representative surveys=3
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nationally representative surveys=4
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surveys based on census data=5
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