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Causal Analysis: Single Event Study
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Module 9
Hypothesis Testing and Rival Elimination
1
Building an Evidence Matrix
Construct an evidence matrix for Event 1, mapping all observed facts against all primary and rival hypotheses.
2
Hoop Tests and Smoking Guns for Event 1 Hypotheses
Apply hoop tests and search for smoking-gun evidence for the primary hypotheses in Event 1.
3
Evidence Matrix Construction for Event 2
Construct an evidence matrix for Event 2, mapping all observed facts against all primary and rival hypotheses.
4
Testing Primary Hypotheses in Event 2
Apply hoop tests and search for smoking-gun evidence for the primary hypotheses in Event 2.
5
Process-Tracing Event 1: Eliminating Rival Hypotheses
Apply process-tracing tests to the rival hypotheses for Event 1, articulating the justification for eliminating each.
6
Process-Tracing Rival Hypotheses for Event 2
Apply process-tracing tests to the rival hypotheses for Event 2, articulating the justification for eliminating each.
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