This course introduces students to experimentation in the social sciences. This topic has increased considerably in importance since 1995, as researchers have learned to think creatively about how to generate data in more scientific ways, and developments in information technology have facilitated the development of better data gathering. Key to this area of inquiry is the insight that correlation does not necessarily imply causality. In this course, we learn how to use experiments to establish causal effects and how to be appropriately skeptical of findings from observational data.

Requisites

• MIDS students only. DATASCI 201 or DATASCI 201A and DATASCI 203.

Credit Restrictions

Students will receive no credit for DATASCI W241 after completing DATASCI 241. A deficient grade in DATASCI W241 may be removed by taking DATASCI 241.

Repeat Rules

Course is not repeatable for credit.