Learning Objectives

6.2. Learning Objectives#

6.2.1. Conceptual#

After this week, you should be able to:

  • Understand the difference between observational data and an experiment.

  • Understand the idea of a ‘natural experiment’ and how these are similar and different to other experiments.

  • Understand exactly how an experiment helps to establish causality.

  • Understand the limits of observational data for establishing causality.

These points will be covered in the lecture.

6.2.2. Python Skills#

There is no new Python code this week. In your tutorial, you will be consolidating your skills and preparing for the exam by doing a practice exam question.

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