Problem Set 5

Important

Due Friday, April 10, at 11:59 pm on Canvas

Use the RMarkdown file provided (.Rmd extension) and write your answers and code in the spaces provided. Submit the PDF that is “knitted.”

Files

  1. Problem Set - PDF
  2. RMardown file
  3. PDF of study to complete the problem set

Purpose

This fourth problem set will help you practice:

  1. Understanding the components of a linear regression model
  2. Running a linear regression model in R
  3. Interpreting the output of the lm() function
  4. Determining whether a study uses experimental or observational data
  5. Identify the average treatment effect in a study
  6. Assess the internal and external validity of a study

Criteria for success

In addition to providing the correct code and/or answer, a successful problem set will:

  1. Have clear explanations that demonstrate your knowledge of the material
  2. Use the “comment out” function to explain what the code is doing