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Causal Inference with Bayesian Networks
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Causal Inference with Bayesian Networks
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Overview of this book
This practical guide explores Bayesian networks, graphical models, and causal inference for probabilistic reasoning and treatment effect estimation using real-world data. You’ll learn Bayesian networks, conditional independence, structural causal models (SCM), and intervention-based reasoning for causal analysis. The book explains how graphical models support probabilistic inference, decision-making, and knowledge representation across healthcare, economics, epidemiology, finance, and social sciences.
You’ll work with probabilistic inference methods such as variable elimination, tree clustering, and Bayesian network reasoning. For causal inference, the book covers Pearl’s do-calculus, backdoor and front-door criteria, causal effect identification, and treatment effect estimation using observational data. You’ll also explore the potential outcomes framework and machine learning approaches for causal inference, including meta-learners for estimating conditional average treatment effects and heterogeneous treatment effects.
Practical examples and exercises in R and Python help reinforce concepts and build implementation skills for causal modeling workflows. By the end of the book, you’ll be able to design Bayesian network models, perform probabilistic and causal inference, and develop practical causal analysis applications for evidence-based decision-making.
Table of Contents (18 chapters)
Preface
A Guided Tour of Book Topics
Probability and Bayes’ Theorem
Bayesian Networks
Structural Causal Models
Relational Database Models
Join Tree Clustering
Probabilistic Inference with Join Tree Clustering
Probabilistic Inference with Relational Database Models
Causal Inference with Structural Causal Models
Causal Inference with Observational Data
Causal Inference with Machine Learning
Causal Inference in Economic Research
Causal Inference in Epidemiology
Causal Inference in Social Science Research
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