The Seven Tools of Causal Inference, with Reflections on Machine Learning.

The article discusses the seven tools of causal interference and offers reflections on machine learning. Topics include encoding causal assumptions, the algorithmitization of counterfactuals, and mediation analysis and the assessment of direct and indirect effects.

Detalles Bibliográficos
Publicado en:Communications of the ACM Vol. 62; no. 3; pp. 54 - 61
Autor principal: PEARL, JUDEA
Formato: Artículo
Publicado: Association for Computing Machinery Mar2019
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Descripción
Sumario:The article discusses the seven tools of causal interference and offers reflections on machine learning. Topics include encoding causal assumptions, the algorithmitization of counterfactuals, and mediation analysis and the assessment of direct and indirect effects.