Lecture
Observational Studies: Pitfalls and Valid Conclusions
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This lecture discusses the difference between experimental and observational studies, highlighting the pitfalls of the latter and providing tools for drawing valid conclusions from 'found data'. It uses Dr. Bob's smoking cure as an example to illustrate the importance of randomized experiments over observational studies.
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