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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!...

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JC

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A high quality course that delivers what it says in the title. Well-paced introduction to the potential outcomes framework, with a nice balance of theoretical and practical aspects.

PH

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I completed all 4 available courses in causal inference on Coursera. This one has the best teaching quality. The material is very clear and self-contained!

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By Deleted A

Nov 26, 2017

Excellent overview on causality inference and handling confounders combined with practical examples and R code.

By 朱永載

Jul 25, 2022

Good explanation and hands-on R practice.

Highly recommended for those working on the observational studies

By Akshay N

Aug 22, 2017

Excellent course! Can make it longer though and cover more details and latest advances and issues :-)

By Dror G

Jan 18, 2021

Very enlightening. Well explained, and strikes a great balance between theory & practical aspects.

By Hidemasa O

Dec 27, 2020

This course is actually great. It is a basic course but it does not mean it is for an amateur.

By Huyen N

May 1, 2020

The best course on causal inference on Coursera. Lots of examples, easy to follow materials.

By Luca A

Sep 24, 2019

A clear and straight-to-the-point introduction to causality. I'm really enjoying the course!

By Cameron F

Apr 5, 2019

Good course on the over view of Causality. Not too technical, but not too light and fluffy.

By Afentoulidis G

Aug 20, 2024

Really good content and excellent teacher. One of the best courses I've had in Coursera

By Mateus L

Jun 11, 2024

A very didatic and complete course . I felt like atending to college classes over again

By AlexanderV

Oct 10, 2021

Great course, nice balance between statistical theory and practical application using R

By Zhixin L

Jan 24, 2021

Extremely helpful for people who just started to do research on observational studies!

By Akash G

Jun 17, 2018

Amazing Course! Really Helpful. I would love to have a similar full-duration course :D

By Yishan G

Aug 24, 2023

Very good intro course to causality methods with R programming samples and practice.

By Oleksandr P

Dec 27, 2020

Great course. It is good for broad set of people with different level of math skill.

By Ahinoam P

Dec 27, 2020

Great course for getting good intuitions on central concepts in causal inference

By Hortensia M

Apr 9, 2021

excelent!!!, this is a great course. The teacher is really good explaining.

By Elizabeth

Apr 8, 2021

Great intro to causality with great examples and sample R code. Thank you!

By Chow K M

Apr 5, 2021

Detailed explanations about the rationale and statistical methods to use.

By CAIWEI Z

Aug 4, 2019

This course is very suitable for beginners, clear and easy to understand.

By Vikram R

Mar 13, 2018

Great course for getting your hands dirty with some real causal methods.

By Olufemi O

Aug 22, 2019

The course itremendoulsy straightened my knowledge of causal evaluation

By Bob K

Oct 16, 2018

Well taught, easy to follow but potentially very important techniques

By Jan-Willem v G

Jan 27, 2024

Great introduction. Would like to see more advanced! Great teacher.

By gautam b

Feb 17, 2020

Great intro and overview of the details of Causal Inference methods