Empirical Methods II

Harvard HKS

Intended as a continuation of API-201, this 5-week module equips students with an understanding of common tools of quantitative empirical analysis in policy applications. Much of the learning will take place through hands-on analysis of data sets, as well as case studies illustrating critical concepts. The course will cover describing relationships between multiple variables, handling data in the real world, the challenges surrounding making causal claims, and interpreting the results of…