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Claims and confounds in economic experiments

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Abstract

We present a distinctiveness, relevance and plausibility (DRP) method for systematically evaluating potential experimental confounds. A claim is a statement being inferred on the basis of experimental data analysis. A potential confound is a statement providing a prima facie reason why the claim is not justified (other than internal weakness). In evaluating whether a potential confound is problematic, we can start by asking whether the potential confound is distinctive from the claim; we can then ask whether it is relevant for the claim; and we can conclude by asking whether it is plausible in the light of the evidence.

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Author(s): Zizzo DJ

Publication type: Article

Publication status: Published

Journal: Journal of Economic Behavior & Organization

Year: 2013

Volume: 93

Pages: 186-195

Print publication date: 01/09/2013

Online publication date: 24/05/2013

Acceptance date: 15/05/2013

ISSN (print): 0167-2681

Publisher: Elsevier

URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jebo.2013.05.006

DOI: 10.1016/j.jebo.2013.05.006

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