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Causal Inference with Bayesian Networks
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In this chapter, you learned about fundamental topics related to two interrelated frameworks that represent complex relationships between multiple variables: Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) and Structural Causal Modeling (SCM).
The topics covered in SEM provided you with insights into techniques such as path analysis, confirmatory factor analysis, and multivariate regression. You can apply these techniques to estimate and test complex causal and correlational hypotheses regarding multivariate relationships.
The section on SCM introduced you to several structural-based methods, including intervention conditioning, d-separation, and conditional independence. Mastering these tools equips you with the ability to analyze assumptions about potential causal relationships. Additionally, you can evaluate paths between cause and effect, allowing you to block paths of association that are separate from the key causal relationship of interest.
In later chapters of the book...