STAT 4070 - Causal Models

Credits: 3
Max Credit: 3

Applications of least-squares and iterative maximum-likelihood methods for drawing cause and effect conclusions from nonexperimental data. Topics include regression-based path analysis, reciprocal causation, confirmatory factor analysis, measurement error, and structural equation models with unmeasured (latent) variables.

Prerequisite: one of STAT 3050, STAT 4015, STAT 5050, 5060, STAT 5070, STAT 5080 or equivalent (regression methods).
Cross Listed SOC 4070.