Causal Inference

From correlation to causation. The goal of this course is to give students the skills needed to conduct analyses and communicate results when causality is the goal. Students will learn how to implement causal inference techniques including matching and weighting, evaluate assumptions, and conduct sensitivity analyses.

Teaching team and office hours

Instructor Dr. Lucy D’Agostino McGowan

mcgowald@wfu.edu

 Book an appointment Manchester 342
Math & Stats Center By appointment Kirby Hall 117


Manchester 17


Mon/Wed 12:30p

Texts

The main text book is: Causal Inference in R by Malcolm Barrett, Lucy D’Agostino McGowan, and Travis Gerke – it is freely available online.

Materials

This class is very hands on; be sure to bring a fully charged laptop to every class