Fisher's Contributions to Agricultural Statistics

Street, Deborah J.

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“…In an attempt to modernize the experimental approach at Rothamsted, Fisher introduced the concept of randomization and highlighted the experimental tripod: the concepts of replication, blocking, and randomization were the foundation on which the analysis of the experiment was based (Street, 1990). Of course, randomization was the linchpin, as the validity of tests of significance stems from randomization theory.…”

Section: An Experimental Cornerstonementioning

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Field Experiments in Labor Economics

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Rasul

2011

Handbook of Labor Economics

143

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We overview the use of field experiments in labor economics. We showcase studies that highlight the central advantages of this methodology, which include: (i) using economic theory to design the null and alternative hypotheses; (ii) engineering exogenous variation in real world economic environments to establish causal relations and learn about the underlying mechanisms; and (iii) engaging in primary data collection and often working closely with practitioners. To highlight the potential for field experiments to inform issues in labor economics, we organize our discussion around the individual life cycle. We therefore consider field experiments related to the accumulation of human capital, the demand and supply of labor, and behavior within firms, and close with a brief discussion of the nascent literature of field experiments related to household decision making. JEL classification: C93; J01

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Section: An Experimental Cornerstonementioning

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Field Experiments in Labor Economics

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Rasul

2011

Handbook of Labor Economics

143

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“…Fisher, who had just introduced the technique of the analysis of variance (1918), soon realized that the experimental approach at Rothamsted was crude-without replication and with less than efficient treatmentsthus he began in earnest to influence experimental design (Yates, 1975). In doing so, Fisher introduced the concept of randomization and highlighted the experimental tripod: the concepts of replication, blocking, and randomization were the foundation on which the analysis of the experiment was based (Street, 1990). Of course, randomization was the lynchpin, as the validity of tests of significance stems from randomization theory.…”

Section: The Birth Of Field Experimentsmentioning

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Field Experiments in Economics: The Past, The Present, and The Future

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List²

2008

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We thank Glenn Harrison, the editor Esther Gal-Or, an anonymous associate editor, and an anonymous referee for astute comments that improved this paper. The views expressed herein are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Bureau of Economic Research. NBER working papers are circulated for discussion and comment purposes. They have not been peerreviewed or been subject to the review by the NBER Board of Directors that accompanies official NBER publications.

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“…Fisher (1918), who had just introduced the technique of the analysis of variance, soon realized that the experimental approach at Rothamsted was crude-without replication and with less than efficient treatments-thus he began in earnest to influence experimental design (Yates, 1975). In doing so, Fisher introduced the concept of randomization and highlighted the experimental tripod: the concepts of replication, blocking, and randomization were the foundation on which the analysis of the experiment was based (Street, 1990). Of course, randomization was the lynchpin, as the validity of tests of significance stems from randomization theory.…”

Section: The Birth Of Field Experimentsmentioning

confidence: 99%