Quantitude S5E23 A Rosetta Stone for DAGs and SEM
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Apr 30, 2024 Dive into the intriguing world of structural equation modeling and directed acyclic graphs, with playful insights connecting the two. Discover how linguistic quirks reveal regional identities while exploring concepts like causality and D-separation. Enjoy light-hearted banter about everything from pop culture to childhood memories, all while unraveling the complexities of academic communication. With a dash of humor, this journey turns statistical jargon into relatable talk, making learning both fun and accessible.
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Regional Words Icebreaker
- Patrick Curran and Greg Hancock open with a playful quiz about regional words (pop, soda, garage sale).
- The hosts use regional idioms to illustrate how different communities develop distinct vocabularies.
Rosetta Stone Metaphor
- Patrick recalls seeing the Rosetta Stone in London and explains its role in decoding hieroglyphics.
- He uses that story to motivate a 'Rosetta Stone' for translating between SEM and DAG communities.
Draw The DAG Before Designing
- Draw your causal DAG before you design the study to reveal omitted variables and bias risks.
- Use that map to inform sampling, measurement choices, and which covariates to collect.