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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! Over a period of 5 weeks, you will learn how causal effects are defined, what assumptions about your data and models are necessary, and how to implement and interpret some popular statistical methods. Learners will have the opportunity to apply these methods to example data in R (free statistical software environment). At the end of the course, learners should be able to: 1. Define causal effects using potential outcomes 2. Describe the difference between association and causation 3. Express assumptions with causal graphs 4. Implement several types of causal inference methods (e.g. matching, instrumental variables, inverse probability of treatment weighting) 5. Identify which causal assumptions are necessary for each type of statistical method So join us.... and discover for yourself why modern statistical methods for estimating causal effects are indispensable in so many fields of study!...

Top reviews

WJ

Sep 11, 2021

Great introduction on the causal analysis.The instructor did a great job on explaining the topic in a logical and rigorous way. R codes are very relevant and helpful to digest the material as well.

MM

Dec 27, 2017

I really enjoyed this course, the pace could be more even in parts. Sometimes the pace could be more even and some more books/reference material for further study would be nice.

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By Yi Z

Dec 15, 2021

It will be better to give reviews of related applications in specific AI areas (e.g, computer vision, NLP, etc.) at the end of each of the sections of the lesson.

By Alejandro A P

Dec 15, 2018

very good content. Story line is highly concise. However, Lecturer could be more stream-lined the the way of explaining. He sure is a skilled guy, however.

By Patrick W D

Jul 15, 2018

Excellent course. Could use a small restructuring, as I had to go through the material more than once, but otherwise, very good material and presentation.

By Maxim V

Nov 15, 2021

A consise course on causality; watched on 2x speed because the instructor speaks rather slowly; really bad formatting of quiz questions.

By Christopher R

Feb 10, 2019

I thought this was a good overview and I'm glad I took the course, but I would have preferred more hands on programming assignments.

By Ruixuan Z

Jun 22, 2019

Some of the materials are bit academical and away from industry, however, I found most of the materials relevant and practical.

By Mattia S

May 6, 2024

All good and very well explained. Would have liked a mention of how to use the methods in Python or other languages than R

By Alvaro F

Aug 25, 2020

Great course, the title is exactly what you will get: the basics on inferring causal effects from observational data

By Yahia E

Jan 9, 2020

Great course. I have learned a lot. I just wish to have more programming exercises to cement our knowledge.

By Jeesoo J

Jan 25, 2021

The course is very helpful for beginners to understand. Also, to be able to practice through R is helpful.

By Chris C

Aug 28, 2018

Could use a bit more guidance on the projects, but overall a helpful course. Gets straight to the point.

By Diego E P M

Oct 30, 2023

Okay, strong focus on methods to calculate causal effect, but not so on model understanding

By Manuel F M R

Oct 21, 2018

Interesting introductory course about causality. Good "compilation" in just 5 weeks.

Thanks!

By Naiqiao H

Feb 27, 2019

The course is very useful for beginners. The materials are clear and easy to understand.

By Lorena L

May 2, 2021

I really enjoyed this course and I appreciated the practice exercise in R.

By Fernando C

Nov 24, 2017

They could offer more applied exercises in R. But, it was also great.

By Lyons B

Sep 20, 2020

The lectures are good, and they might consider covering more topics.

By Gavin M

Dec 4, 2020

It was well laid out, and overall helpful.

By Javed A

Nov 27, 2020

A good course. Bit difficult for novices.

By Juan C

Oct 7, 2019

Great

By Andrew L

Nov 28, 2019

Clear deliver of engaging content. Very disappointed the course lacked an IV program or some capstone to evaluate learning. Why would you complete the course with a quiz compared to a practical assignment. I also do not understand why the slides are not available.

By Robert S

Dec 17, 2021

I think it would be nice to have a bit of an overview how the methods compare to others in the field of causal inference. Also the slides could contain more illustrations. However, I liked the selection of the material.

By Enrique O M

Sep 4, 2021

Good content. But irregular assignments, most with no feedback. Moreover some exercises could have errors, or at least ambiguous enunciates.

By Kasra S

Aug 14, 2021

I think there are parts in the course where further discussion is needed.

By Ignacio S R

Apr 30, 2018

The course is ok, but not having access to the slides is very annoying