How can we know if the differences in wages between men and women are caused by discrimination or differences in background characteristics? In this PhD-level course we look at causal effects as opposed to spurious relationships. We will discuss how they can be identified in the social sciences using quantitative data, and describe how this can help us understand social mechanisms.
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Measuring Causal Effects in the Social Sciences
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Difference In DifferencesInstrumental VariableCausal InferenceCausality
Learner Career Outcomes
17%
got a tangible career benefit from this course
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100% online
Start instantly and learn at your own schedule.
Flexible deadlines
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Approx. 7 hours to complete
English
Subtitles: English
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University of Copenhagen
The University of Copenhagen is the oldest University in Denmark - founded in 1479, and with over 38,000 students and more than 9,000 employees. The purpose of the University is to conduct research and provide education to the highest academic level. Based in Denmark's capital city it is one of the top research institutions in Europe.
Syllabus - What you will learn from this course
1 hour to complete
The Nature of Causal Effects and How to Measure Them
Welcome to the first week of the course! Thıs week we are looking at the nature of causal effects and how to measure them.
1 hour to complete
1 video (Total 12 min), 1 reading, 2 quizzes
1 reading
Course information10m
2 practice exercises
Module 1 Lecture Quiz30m
Module 1 Case Quiz30m
1 hour to complete
The Multivariate Regression Model and Mediating Factors
This second module introduces you multivariate regression model and the concept of mediating factors.
1 hour to complete
1 video (Total 12 min)
2 practice exercises
Module 2 Lecture Quiz30m
Module 2 Case Quiz30m
1 hour to complete
Randomized Controlled Trials
In this third week of the course we are having a closer look at causality and the randomzied controlled trial.
1 hour to complete
1 video (Total 16 min)
1 video
2 practice exercises
Module 3 Lecture Quiz30m
Module 3 Case Quiz30m
2 hours to complete
Instrumental Variables
The fourth week of the course we will go through the concept of instrumental variables.
2 hours to complete
1 video (Total 23 min)
1 video
3 practice exercises
Module 4 Lecture Quiz30m
Module 4a Case Quiz30m
Module 4b Case Quiz30m
Reviews
TOP REVIEWS FROM MEASURING CAUSAL EFFECTS IN THE SOCIAL SCIENCES
by VBJul 24, 2016
Material is good Lecture style is dull, monotonous & uninspiring\n\nFor best results - follow the advice given in the MOOC, i.e read relevant readings before viewing lectures.
by MMar 11, 2020
Some Reading Materials such as journal articles on similar methods covered in course would have been a great inclusion as a part of the exercises.
by ASep 10, 2019
The course was well structured and helped to identify different approaches used to measure causality. Overall a well designed course.
by NBFeb 1, 2019
This is a great course for people working in evaluating different social projects. Improved my insights a lot!
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