Predictive inference with random forests: A new perspective on classical analyses

Despite the number of problems that can occur when core model assumptions are violated, nearly all quantitative political science research relies on inflexible regression models that require a linear relationship between dependent and independent variables for valid inference. We argue that nonparam...

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Main Authors: Richard J. McAlexander, Lucas Mentch
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SAGE Publishing 2020-02-01
Series:Research & Politics
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1177/2053168020905487