Date: 2012-09-28

Time: 14:30-15:30

Location: BURN 1205

Abstract:

In this talk, I will provide an introduction to DTRs and an overview the state of the art (and science) of Q-learning, a popular tool in reinforcement learning. The use of Q-learning and its variance in randomized and non-randomized studies will be discussed, as well as issues concerning inference as the resulting estimators are not always regular. Current and future directions of interest will also be considered.

Speaker

Erica Moodie is an Associate Professor in the Department of Epidemiology, Biostatistics and Occupational Health at McGill.