Causal Inference Project Ideation

Organizations can harness the power of causal inference through randomized field experiments, uncovering the true effects of interventions and enabling data-driven decision-making. In this course, we will delve into how companies are currently utilizing A/B testing. Additionally, we will explore the ethical considerations of conducting experiments and the econometric methods for analyzing causal relationships in observational data. Learning objectives: - Examine how companies are using field experiments for causal inference. - Analyze the ethical dimensions of field experiments. - Construct an issue tree for conducting randomized experiments about designing online referral bonus programs - Select a solution approach and define an experimental setup

• Examine how organizations use field experiments for causal inference
• Analyze ethical considerations in conducting experiments
• Apply econometric methods to analyze causal relationships
• Construct issue trees for randomized experiments
• Select experimental design and solution approaches

• Basic computer and internet skills
• Ability to read course instructions in English and complete short activities