Computer Simulations for Research Design

written by

William Trochim
Sarita Davis

This is a complete online workbook that introduces the use of computer simulations in applied social research designs. There are two versions of each of the simulations, one accomplished manually (by rolling dice) and the other done using the MINITAB statistical package. The major two-group, program-comparison designs (randomized experiment, regression-discontinuity, nonequivalent group design) are simulated and the issue of regression artifacts is studied. Please direct any comments to Bill Trochim.

Acknowledgments
Introduction to Simulations
Manual Simulations
Computer Simulations
- Generating Data
- The Randomized Experimental Design
- The Nonequivalent Group Design
  - Part I
  - Part II
- The Regression Discontinuity Design
- Regression Artifacts
Applications of Simulations in Social Research
Conclusion
References

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