Design and analysis of field experiments

9 units (3-0-6) | third term

Field experiments are widely used in academia, government and industry to evaluate the effectiveness of changes in social policy, business models, and medical interventions, among others. The course provides an introduction to the design and analysis of field experiments, with applications in each of these domains. The course has an emphasis on hands-on learning in order to build practical skills in real research scenarios. A previous course covering linear regression is a prerequisite for the class.