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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POLISCI450B is a prerequisite for:

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