Causal Inference Techniques

Now we know what causal inference is, but how do we actually infer it? This lesson covers five canonical techniques that social scientists use to infer causality and they are: randomized experiment, controlled regression, instrumental variables, regression discontinuity and difference-in-differences.

• 2.1 Randomized Experiment
• 2.2 Controlled Regression
• 2.3 Instrumental Variables
• 2.4 Regression Discontinuity
• 2.5 Difference-in-Differences
• 2.6 Conclusion