Data Analysis and Causal Interference in Observational Studies for Social and Medical Research
The course aims at giving the students an in-depth understanding of concepts and methods used in research based on observational data as well as a hands-on knowledge of data analysis within this area. The course is primarily based on the causal inference paradigm and students will learn how to formalize and analyze causal models.
Course dates
December 2, 2025 - January 16, 2026
Course credits
7.5 ECTS
Course code
PS1DA01
Course syllabus
Please find the latest course syllabus available in the course syllabus archive:
PS1DA01 Syllabus, valid from Spring 2023
PS1DA01 Kursplan, giltig fr.o.m. VT2023
Course manager
Linda Magnusson Hanson, Stress Research Institute, Department of Psychology, linda.hanson@su.se
Admission
If you are interested in taking the course, please fill in the application form available at the Department of Psychology:
Application for graduate course
Contact
If you have questions about the course, please contact the Department of Psychology: phd@psychology.su.se
Senast uppdaterad: 9 juni 2025
Sidansvarig: Institutionen för folkhälsovetenskap