4.2 Instrument Variables, Natural Experiment and Regression Discontinuity (2 hours)
This part introduces the traditional econometric methods to do causal inference: instrument variables and 2SLS, natural
experiment and Difference-in-differences, as well as regression discontinuity.
4.3 Panel Data and Matching (2 hours)
This part introduces the fixed/random effect of panel data as well as the definition and application of matching.
Part 5: Advanced Topic in Business Analytics (8 hours)
5.1 Data Mining Basics (2 hours)
This part introduces data mining basics and how to use it in business data analytics.
5.2 Case Study in FinTech (2 hours)
This part introduces the classical studies in FinTech.
5.3 Case Study in Marketing (2 hours)
This part introduces the classical studies in Marketing.
5.4 Random Forest (2 hours)
This part introduces how to grow decision tree and random forest as well as their strength.
Part 6: Final Review (2 hours)
This part reviews all the important content in this course.
LAB (32 hours)
Part 1 Descriptive Data Analysis with Excel (4 hours)
1.1 Data Analysis (2 hours)
This section mainly shows how to use the “data analysis” function in Excel to analyze data.
1.2 Pivot Table (2 hours)
This section mainly shows how to use the “Pivot Table” to visually analyze the data.
Part 2 ER Modeling (2 hours)
This part introduces the ER modeling of real world datasets. In this part, students will learn how to draw E-R diagrams by
VISIO software.
Part 3 Database Management (4 hours)
3.1 Select Query Statement and Aggregate Function (2 hours)
This section mainly explains the use of select queries and aggregate functions in SQL statements.
3.2 Database and Table Operation (2 hours)
This section mainly explains how to create databases, tables in SQL Server, and insert, modify, and delete data in the
table.
Part 4 Network Visualization—NetDraw (4 hours)
4.1 SQL Server Data Processing (2 hours)
This section mainly explains how to use SQL to search relevant information from such raw data, and introduces the
network and data visualization tools—NetDraw.
4.2 NetDraw for Network (2 hours)
This section mainly explains the functions of the network visualization tool—NetDraw. In this part, students will learn how
to use NetDraw for social network analysis.
Part 5 Network Visualization—R (10 hours)
5.1 R Language (4 hours)
This part mainly explains the use of the R language package, starting with the most basic grammar, and giving students
a preliminary understanding of the R language.
5.1.1 Vector, Factor, Matrix, List (2 hours)
This section mainly explains vector, factor, matrix, and list in R.
5.1.2 Data Frames, Flow Control, R Plot (2 hours)
This section mainly explains Data Frames, Flow Control, R plot in R.
5.2 R igraph Basics (6 hours)
This part focuses on the use of the igraph package in R. In this part, students will learn how to use the R to draw maps
and analyze the social network.
5.2.1 R igraph (2 hours)
This section focuses on the use of the igraph package in R, and shows how to read network data from files.
5.2.2 Ploting Networks with igraph (2 hours)
This section mainly tutors students how to use the igraph package to draw a social network map.
5.2.3 Network Descriptive (2 hours)
This section mainly tutors students to make measures of social network data.
Part 6 Python Basics (2 hours)
This part focuses on the basics of Python. In this part, students will have a preliminary understanding of Python.