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Data | Economics For Everyone

Can you trust what the data is really telling you? Data is everywhere, but making sense of it requires more than just numbers. Professor Chad Syverson walks through how economists use data to understand the world, highlighting the importance of data literacy and the ability to distinguish between correlation and causation. The video introduces three levels of data proficiency—from basic literacy to advanced analysis—and explains how economists use tools like randomized experiments and natural data patterns to uncover cause-and-effect relationships. Whether you’re reading a graph or evaluating a policy, knowing how to interpret data critically is essential for drawing meaningful conclusions. Chapters 00:14 Data literacy basics 00:37 Three levels of data proficiency – data literacy, data problem solver, data scientist 01:22 Correlation vs causation 02:19 Discerning correlation from causation 04:38 Randomized Experiments -- Setting aside math, E4E helps students everywhere think like economists and understand how economic thinking can make the world a better place. Whether you're an educator, a student, or a lifelong learner, Economics for Everyone is for you! Register at https://econ4everyone.uchicago.edu to access more than 60 videos featuring UChicago professors and researchers in our free microeconomics curriculum, available in English and Spanish.