STAT 921 - Observational Studies

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University of Pennsylvania

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Description:

Small. Prerequisite(s): STAT 541 or 550 or permission of instructor. This course will cover statistical methods for the design and analysis of observational studies. Topics will include the potential outcomes framework for causal inference; randomized experiments; matching, propensity score and regression methods for controlling confounding in observational studies; tests of hidden bias; sensitivity analysis; and instrumental variables.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.upenn.edu

Phone Number:

(215) 898-5000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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