We have all heard the phrase “correlation does not equal causation.” What, then, does equal causation? This course aims to answer that question and more!
A Crash Course in Causality: Inferring Causal Effects from Observational Data
A Crash Course in Causality: Inferring Causal Effects from Observational Data
Instructor: Jason A. Roy, Ph.D.
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2 weeks at 10 hours a week
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- Quantitative Research
- Regression Analysis
- Statistical Analysis
- R (Software)
- Statistical Methods
- Research Design
- Statistical Inference
- Data Analysis
- Graph Theory
- R Programming
- Statistical Modeling
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There are 5 modules in this course
This module focuses on defining causal effects using potential outcomes. A key distinction is made between setting/manipulating values and conditioning on variables. Key causal identifying assumptions are also introduced.
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8 videos3 assignments
This module introduces directed acyclic graphs. By understanding various rules about these graphs, learners can identify whether a set of variables is sufficient to control for confounding.
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8 videos2 assignments
An overview of matching methods for estimating causal effects is presented, including matching directly on confounders and matching on the propensity score. The ideas are illustrated with data analysis examples in R.
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12 videos5 assignments
Inverse probability of treatment weighting, as a method to estimate causal effects, is introduced. The ideas are illustrated with an IPTW data analysis in R.
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9 videos3 assignments
This module focuses on causal effect estimation using instrumental variables in both randomized trials with non-compliance and in observational studies. The ideas are illustrated with an instrumental variables analysis in R.
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9 videos3 assignments
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YS
Reviewed on Nov 13, 2024
This is a great course to me! This course really helps me have a better understanding of what constitutes causal effects. I really appreciate him for this course!
KS
Reviewed on Apr 4, 2021
My work involves working with observational data. This course taught me to think in more formal and organized way on topics and questions of causal inference.
OD
Reviewed on Jul 29, 2020
I enjoyed the course a lot and I think I took a lot from it as well. The quizzes and computer projects were appropriate, and the resourcees posted were very useful.
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