*Interpretion:** Coefficients have meaning in causal inference and descriptive analysis, but not in prediction.

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# What about methods?

What **methods** should we use for each goal?

1. .hi-turquoise[**Descriptive analysis:**] **Exploratory analysis and regression.**
   - Starting next week!
   
2. .hi[**Causal inference:**] **Econometrics.**
   - See your other classes.

3. .hi-purple[**Prediction:**] **Statistical learning / machine learning.**
   - Introduction later in the semester!

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