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Learn the Basics of Causal Inference with R

Learn how to use causal inference to figure out how different variables influence your results.

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  • Skill level

    Intermediate
  • Time to complete

    4 hours
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  • Prerequisites

    1 course

About this course

You hear it all the time: “correlation is not causation.” By taking this course, you’ll find out what causation really is. Find out why things happen using causal methods, such as matching and weighting, instrumental variables, and difference in differences.

Syllabus

5 lessons • 3 projects • 4 quizzes

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Meet the creator of the course
Andrea Hassler
Andrea has a Master's in Applied Statistics from NYU and a Bachelor's in Psychology from SUNY New Paltz. She has worked with students individually as a tutor for many years. She has also contributed to research projects in the health sciences as a statistical consultant and research assistant.
Andrea has a Master's in Applied Statistics from NYU and a Bachelor's in Psychology from SUNY New Paltz. She has worked with students individually as a tutor for many years. She has also contributed to research projects in the health sciences as a statistical consultant and research assistant.

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