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Testing War In the Error Term

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  15 April 2003

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Abstract

The proof for “War Is in the Error Term,” a piece that appeared in the Summer 1999 issue of International Organization, contains a subtle error. Once the correction is made, there are broader implications for testing theories of war using quantitative studies. Large-n tests to verify the incomplete information explanation for war will be more difficult to perform than originally anticipated.

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Correction
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Copyright © The IO Foundation 2003

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