“Clearly written and technically sound, this text should be a staple for researchers and methodologists
alike. Not only is the text an excellent resource for understanding propensity score analysis, but the
author has recognized the messiness of real data, and helps the reader understand and appropriately
address issues such as missing data and complex samples. This is extremely refreshing.”— Debbie
Hahs-Vaughn, University of Central Florida
“This book provides an overview of propensity score analysis. The author’s introduction situates
propensity score analysis within Rubin’s Causal Model and Campbell’s Framework. This text will be
good for the advanced user with previous knowledge of the R language, complex survey design, and
missing data.”— S. Jeanne Horst, James Madison University
“This book provides an excellent definition of propensity scores and the sequential steps required in
its application.”— Mansoor A. F. Kazi, University at Albany
“It is a well-crafted practical book on propensity score methods and features the free software R. I
believe many students will like it.”— Wei Pan, Duke University
“With the use of examples consisting of real survey data, Practical Propensity Score Methods Using
R provides a wide range of detailed information on how to reduce bias in research studies that seek
to test treatment effects in situations where random assignment was not implemented.”— Jason
Popan, University of Texas-Pan American
“This book offers a comprehensive, accessible, and timely treatment of propensity score analysis and
its application for estimating treatment effects from observational data with varying levels of
complexity. Both novice and advanced users of this methodology will appreciate the breadth and
depth of the practical knowledge that Walter Leite offers, and the useful examples he
provides.”—Itzhak Yanovitzky, Rutgers University
Practical Propensity Score Methods Using R
For Cassandra, Thomas, and Jonas
Practical Propensity Score Methods Using R
Walter Leite
University of Florida
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