Stanford University
POLISCI 355: Statistics for causal inference in the social sciences
Jonathan Wand
Winter 2006

Description

This course covers the statistical theory and practice for causal inference in the social sciences, with an emphasis of applications to political science and public policy.

Syllabus

Consult the syllabus for detailed description of course, and links to readings.

Examples/code

  • examples of Genmatch
  • examples matching, propensity scores, re. balance, estimands, caliper
  • examples of IV, regression, re. confoundedness
  • Readings

    Most readings are http linked from the pdf of the syllabus.

    Other readings will be posted here.

    R and computer resources

    Information on installing R and related software can be found here.

    Contact information

    Please consult the syllabus for email addresses, office locations, etc.,
    or Jonathan Wand's homepage: http://wand.stanford.edu


    Revised January 02, 2005