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Statistical Rethinking 2023 - Good & Bad Controls

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This course examines causal reasoning through do-calculus and the backdoor criterion, with a focus on distinguishing good and bad control variables. It also discusses a common table-based fallacy.

Syllabus

Introduction
Causal implications
do-calculus
Backdoor criterion
Pause
Good and bad controls
Summary
Bonus: Table 2 Fallacy

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Richard McElreath

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