MS&E327
Topics in Causal Inference
Management Science and Engineering
ENGR - School of Engineering
Course Description
This course introduces the fundamental ideas and methods in causal inference, and surveys a broad range of problems and applications. Emphasis will be on framing causal problems and identifying causal effects in both randomized experiments and observational studies. Topics will include: the potential outcomes framework; randomization-based inference and covariate adjustment; matching, and IPW; instrumental variables, regression discontinuity and synthetic controls. Examples and applications will be taken from the fields of education, political science, economics, public health and digital marketing.
Cross Listed Courses
Grading Basis
ROP - Letter or Credit/No Credit
Min
3
Max
3
Course Repeatable for Degree Credit?
No
Course Component
Lecture
Enrollment Optional?
No
Programs
MS&E327
is a
completion requirement
for: