Historical Height Data for Sample Selection Bias Analysis

This dataset supports replication of an analysis on sample-selection bias in historical heights, specifically replying to Komlos and A'Hearn. It contains data and simulation code to reproduce figures from the Union Army Sample. The author is Howard Bodenhorn.

Use Cases

• Replicate Figure 1 from the Union Army Sample data to visualize historical height distributions.
• Run the provided simulation code to replicate Figure 2 and analyze sample-selection bias mechanisms.
• Compare height data from the Union Army Sample against other historical sources to diagnose selection bias.

Strengths

• Data and code are provided for full replication of published figures.
• The dataset is associated with a specific, peer-reviewed academic reply.

Limitations

• The dataset's size, row count, and specific variables are not documented.
• The scope is narrowly focused on replicating two specific figures from one study.

Provenance

Source

ICPSR Harvested Dataverse

Collection Method

Replication package for an academic paper.

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