Perspectives on Political Methodology: Interview with Simon Jackman

Authors

  • Rafael Magalhães University of São Paulo. Political Science Department
  • Diogo Ferrari University of São Paulo. Political Science Department
  • Manoel Galdino Center for the Study of International Negotiations
  • Davi Cordeiro Moreira University of São Paulo. Political Science Department

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.11606/issn.2237-4485.lev.2013.132339

Abstract

In this interview, Simon Jackman discusses his background training and the state of political methodology in the United States. Themes include advantages of Bayesian inference, the links between Bayesian statistics and causal relations, the importance of statistical literacy and the role of programming for social scientists

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Author Biographies

  • Rafael Magalhães, University of São Paulo. Political Science Department
    Graduate Students at the Political Science Department of the University of São Paulo
  • Diogo Ferrari, University of São Paulo. Political Science Department
    Graduate Students at the Political Science Department of the University of São Paulo
  • Manoel Galdino, Center for the Study of International Negotiations
    Phd from this same institution and is currently a researcher at the Center for the Study of International Negotiations
  • Davi Cordeiro Moreira, University of São Paulo. Political Science Department
    Graduate Students at the Political Science Department of the University of São Paulo

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Published

2013-12-01

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Interviews

How to Cite

Perspectives on Political Methodology: Interview with Simon Jackman. (2013). Leviathan (São Paulo), 7, 158-175. https://doi.org/10.11606/issn.2237-4485.lev.2013.132339