Several interesting studies/papers on randomised trials have come out lately. If time permits, I may come back to comment on them, but for now, I’ll just post the links for those who are interested in the topic:
- Critiques of randomised trials from Angus Deaton (also here) and James Heckman (also here)
- A defence of randomised trials from Guido Imbens (also here)
- On the same theme, I posted links in mid-2008 to this article in the Economist, and this conference at the Brookings Institution (older, but relevant to the debate)
- An FT article on how Steven Levitt and John List are using randomised trials in business.
(HT: SO & JG. Crossposted at Core Economics)
I designed a methodology for my thesis that inherently employed my subconscious (as per this guy on Fora TV). It was all about processing bulk information with my subconscious while checking accuracy with the conscious mind; in a cyclical process.
It seemed to work well when data was elusive, slippery etc.
We should co-author a paper about it 🙂
So what do you reckon? I can drop by next time I’m in Canberra…