Instruction for Week 10 (第10周导语)
We will be hosting an in-class discussion this week. Please come prepared with your chosen empirical study that employs DID (difference-in-differences) models. During the session, we will quickly go through these cases together and conduct a vertical comparison across them.
Learning objectives (学习目标)
- gain a general understanding of the main types of DID model extensions
- be able to identify settings suitable for applyingdifference-in-differences models in hot health topics
Key knowledge points (核心知识)
- model extension for staggered policy
- the applicable condition of the classical baseline DID model
Learning activities: Flipped classroom-- the classroom part (学习活动:翻转课堂-- 课堂部分)
- one-minute recap: one student summarizes the key points of SPOC videos from last week in 1-2 minutes
- difficulties clarification: explain the key knowledge points based on online learning feedback
- case discussions and critiques: explore application ideas of the method in different contexts via inquiry-based interaction
- news article sharing: news sharing presentation by one student; the instructor facilitates whole-class brainstorming
Learning assessment (测评反馈)
- problem set 3
- review and reflection form

