BSc Sociology · University of Copenhagen
Multiple OLS & Fundamentals of Causal Inference
Learn the skill at the heart of quantitative social science: estimating causal effects. We combine multiple OLS regression with the logic of causal inference — from randomized experiments to natural experiments, instrumental variables, and regression discontinuity — using real sociological questions and hands-on R.
New here? Start with About & setup. Before the first session you need to install R, RStudio, and a set of packages — please do this in order.
Your week, every week
Each week has assigned book chapters — listed with every lecture on the Lectures page. Read them first.
Two blocks with small in-class R exercises and a break. Bring your laptop.
A smaller setting with a tutor — bring your stats questions and practice R hands-on.
A short weekly online quiz. Submit at least 10 of 14 to qualify for the exam.
Find your way
Lectures
Slides and in-class R exercises, week by week.
Exam & quizzes
What it takes to pass: the weekly quizzes and the home assignment.
Resources
Absalon, the textbooks' companion sites, and help getting started with R.
About & setup
What the course is about, the team, and the R installation steps.