Political Methodology II: Causal Inference
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Course Description
Graduate level survey of statistical methods for causal inference in political science research. Covers a variety of causal inference designs, including experiments, matching, regression, panel methods, difference-in-differences, synthetic control methods, instrumental variables, regression discontinuity designs, quantile regression, and bounds. Prerequisite: POLISCI 450A completed for a letter grade of "B" or higher. Students who have not taken POLI SCI 450A with a letter grade of B or better must pass an entrance exam in order to take POLI SCI 450B. Attend the first day of class for information about taking the exam.
Grading Basis
ROP - Letter or Credit/No Credit
Min
3
Max
5
Course Repeatable for Degree Credit?
No
Course Component
Discussion
Enrollment Optional?
Yes
Course Component
Lecture
Enrollment Optional?
No
Does this course satisfy the University Language Requirement?
No
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