Comparison Between Continuous-Time and Discrete-Time: Event History Analysis with Stata

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Gwendolin J. Blossfeld

Comparison Between Continuous-Time and Discrete-Time

Event History Analysis with Stata

Gwendolin J. Blossfeld

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Routledge
30 September 2025

Research methods: general; Psychological methodology; Econometrics; Economic statistics

Comparison Between Continuous-Time and Discrete-Time: Event History Analysis with Stata elucidates the statistical concepts and empirical applications of both continuous-time and discrete-time event history models. Empirical scientists have increasingly collected data on the timing of events, with the understanding that events can occur at any point in time and may be recorded using different observation schemes. However, time-continuous processes are not always observed with fine-grained temporal resolution; in some cases, they are captured with larger observation intervals (monthly, yearly, biennially, and quadrennially).

This book introduces the need for discrete-time event history analysis methods and adeptly discusses the limitations of the discrete-time approach when compared to continuous-time models. It offers an in-depth comparison of both methods and sheds light on how they differ and align. By utilizing the statistical software Stata and using a campus example data set, the book provides practical examples that showcase the implications of larger observation intervals in discrete-time applications.

This book serves as an essential resource for researchers, students, and practitioners seeking to comprehend the nuances of event history analysis in both continuous and discrete-time frameworks. Its comprehensive exploration of statistical techniques and real-world applications will equip readers with a deeper understanding of the strengths and limitations of each method, thus enabling more informed and robust decision-making in empirical research.

By: Gwendolin J. Blossfeld
Imprint: Routledge
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 246mm, Width: 174mm,
Weight: 453g
ISBN: 9781032717388
ISBN 10: 1032717386
Pages: 142
Publication Date: 30 September 2025
Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , Primary , Undergraduate
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Forthcoming

1. Introduction. 2. Basic terminology, concepts, and data structures. 3. Statistical models. 4. Comparison of continuous-time and discrete-time exponential transition rate models. 5. Comparison of continuous-time and discrete-time transition rate models with duration dependence. 6. Models with unobserved heterogeneity. 7. Discussion and conclusion. 8. Appendix A: Stata do-files.

Gwendolin J. Blossfeld is Postdoc at the Faculty of Social Sciences, Economics and Business Administration at the University of Bamberg, Germany. Her research interests are in the areas of longitudinal analysis methods, life course research, longitudinal data collection, causal analysis, sociology of education, labor market research, social inequality, demography, migration, and gender studies. She has published five books and several peer-reviewed journal articles.