{"product_id":"causal-inference-for-data-science-9781633439658","title":"Causal Inference for Data Science","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): Alex Ruiz de Villa\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: Manning Publications\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: Manning Publications\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: Data Science - Machine Learning\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhen you know the cause of an event, you can affect its outcome. This accessible introduction to causal inference shows you how to determine causality and estimate effects using statistics and machine learning.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eA\/B tests or randomized controlled trials are expensive and often unfeasible in a business environment. \u003ci\u003eCausal Inference for Data Science\u003c\/i\u003e reveals the techniques and methodologies you can use to identify causes from data, even when no experiment or test has been performed. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e In \u003ci\u003eCausal Inference for Data Science\u003c\/i\u003e you will learn how to: \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e - Model reality using causal graphs\u003cbr\u003e - Estimate causal effects using statistical and machine learning techniques\u003cbr\u003e - Determine when to use A\/B tests, causal inference, and machine learning\u003cbr\u003e - Explain and assess objectives, assumptions, risks, and limitations\u003cbr\u003e - Determine if you have enough variables for your analysis \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e It's possible to predict events without knowing what causes them. Understanding causality allows you both to make data-driven predictions and also intervene to affect the outcomes. \u003ci\u003eCausal Inference for Data Science\u003c\/i\u003e shows you how to build data science tools that can identify the root cause of trends and events. You'll learn how to interpret historical data, understand customer behaviors, and empower management to apply optimal decisions. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Purchase of the print book includes a free eBook in PDF and ePub formats from Manning Publications. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cb\u003eAbout the technology\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Why did you get a particular result? What would have lead to a different outcome? These are the essential questions of causal inference. This powerful methodology improves your decisions by connecting cause and effect--even when you can't run experiments, A\/B tests, or expensive controlled trials. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cb\u003eAbout the book\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ci\u003eCausal Inference for Data Science\u003c\/i\u003e introduces techniques to apply causal reasoning to ordinary business scenarios. And with this clearly-written, practical guide, you won't need advanced statistics or high-level math to put causal inference into practice! By applying a simple approach based on Directed Acyclic Graphs (DAGs), you'll learn to assess advertising performance, pick productive health treatments, deliver effective product pricing, and more. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cb\u003eWhat's inside\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e - When to use A\/B tests, causal inference, and ML\u003cbr\u003e - Assess objectives, assumptions, risks, and limitations\u003cbr\u003e - Apply causal inference to real business data \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cb\u003eAbout the reader\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e For data scientists, ML engineers, and statisticians. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cb\u003eAbout the author\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cb\u003eAleix Ruiz de Villa Robert\u003c\/b\u003e is a data scientist with a PhD in mathematical analysis from the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Part 1\u003cbr\u003e 1 Introducing causality\u003cbr\u003e 2 First steps: Working with confounders\u003cbr\u003e 3 Applying causal inference\u003cbr\u003e 4 How machine learning and causal inference can help each other\u003cbr\u003e Part 2\u003cbr\u003e 5 Finding comparable cases with propensity scores\u003cbr\u003e 6 Direct and indirect effects with linear models\u003cbr\u003e 7 Dealing with complex graphs\u003cbr\u003e 8 Advanced tools with the DoubleML library\u003cbr\u003e Part 3\u003cbr\u003e 9 Instrumental variables\u003cbr\u003e 10 Potential outcomes framework\u003cbr\u003e 11 The effect of a time-related event\u003cbr\u003e A The math behind the adjustment formula\u003cbr\u003e B Solutions to exercises in chapter 2\u003cbr\u003e C Technical lemma for the propensity scores\u003cbr\u003e D Proof for doubly robust estimator\u003cbr\u003e E Technical lemma for the alternative instrumental variable estimator\u003cbr\u003e F Proof of the instrumental variable formula for imperfect compliance","brand":"Manning Publications","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":45299332186263,"sku":"9781633439658","price":5962.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9781633439658.webp?v=1769285457","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/causal-inference-for-data-science-9781633439658","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}