Statistical models and shoe leather
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Summary
This chapter suggests that statistical technique can seldom be an adequate substitute for good design, relevant data, and testing predictions against reality in a variety of settings.
- Type
- article
- Published
- 1989-10-01
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- 425
- References
- 35
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Keywords
Complementarity (molecular biology), Economics, Productivity, Labour economics, Capital (architecture)
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