Causal Reasoning (Advanced)

7:00 PM–8:00 PM EST
LEVEL Advanced
TAGGED
Causal reasoning
Causal chain

If you’re already comfortable with alternative hypotheses and differentiating correlation and causation, this class will take you into some of the more complex topics. Explore causal chains, sequence of events, predictions, and more.
Note: This is an advanced class and is designed for students who have already completed the Core Curriculum. Everyone is welcome, but we may redirect foundational questions to the Core Curriculum to keep the class moving along.
Pace: 3-5 questions
Difficulty: 4-5 stars

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Nicole Agranonik is a neuroscience researcher turned future litigator. She holds a BS in Molecular, Cell & Developmental Biology from UCLA with a focus on computation/data science. In her undergrad, she researched innovative fertility treatments in the Amander Clark laboratory of UCLA’s Broad Stem Cell & Regenerative Medicine Center. She also interned with Neurona Therapeutics, developing stem cell therapies for temporal lobe epilepsy. Currently, she manages the John Huguenard laboratory in Stanford’s Department of Neurology, researching co-morbidities between autism spectrum disorder and adolescent seizures in rodents. She is preparing to begin law school in 2025, with emphasis on the intersection of law and biomedicine in topics like intellectual property and health policy.

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