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Bayesian, Probability, Causal Analysis
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Module 3
From Correlation to Causation: A Philosophical Shift
1
From Regularity to Intervention: How Interventionist Theories Solve Hume's Causation Problem
Explain how interventionist theories of causation (e.g., Woodward) overcome the limitations of Humean regularity views.
2
Simpson's Paradox: Beyond Statistical Correlation
Use Simpson's paradox to demonstrate the insufficiency of purely statistical reasoning for causal claims.
3
Pearl's Ladder of Causation: Observing, Intervening, and Counterfactuals
Distinguish between observing, intervening, and counterfactual reasoning as the three levels of Pearl's Ladder of Causation.
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The Language of Causation: SCMs and DAGs