OLS · Robustness
Sensitivity Analysis
A reasonable alternative specification tests how dependent a conclusion is on an analytical choice.
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The big picture: Sensitivity Analysis
Would a reasonable alternative change the conclusion?
Why a policy analyst should care
A conclusion is more credible when it survives reasonable alternative assumptions chosen to probe known vulnerabilities rather than to search for a preferred result.
Follow the idea from the opening question to a practical decision. These are the conceptual moves this module will develop:
1 Question Would a reasonable alternative change the conclusion?
2 Explore Compare defensible specifications
3 Formalize Primary analysis versus sensitivity analysis
4 Transfer Report a sensitivity analysis
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