Instruction for Week 9 （第9周导语)
This week we will get to know the difference-in-diffrences model. It is one of the top popular empirical approach in health policy evaluation . This lecture will be delivered virtually. The SPOC video breifly introduces the core idea of this approach and its assumption. There is also a handy example about how the method can be used to evaluate the impact of health policy.
Have fun with your learning!
Learning objectives (学习目标)
- know the general idea of testing the validity of the model
- understand the core idea and key assumptions of difference-in-differences models
Key knowledge points (核心知识)
- the parallel trend assumption
- the baseline setting and interpretation of model parameters indifference-in-differences models
Learning activities: Flipped classroom-- the online part (学习活动：翻转课堂-- 线上部分)
- SPOC videos
- peer collaboration: knowledge points mind map
- classical case example: the impact of hospital merges [Alexander et al. (HSR, 1996)]
- Q&A: feedback on online learning process via the Tencent collaboration document (https://docs.qq.com/doc/DU29ab0ZyRmJvRENJ)
Learning assessment (测评反馈)
- complete required SPOC videos
- report difficulties using Tencent collaboration document (https://docs.qq.com/doc/DU29ab0ZyRmJvRENJ)
- joint selection of case materials by the instructor and students
