Causal inference in statistical models of the process of socioeconomic achievement: A case study

Sociological Methods and Research

Volumn 27, Issue 2, 1998, Pages 318-348

  Sobel, Michael E ^a  

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EID: 0040843522     PISSN: 00491241     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1177/0049124198027002006     Document Type: Article

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