Ali, SaharaWang, Jianwu2024-12-112024-12-112024-11-04Ali, Sahara, and Jianwu Wang. “Tutorial on Causal Inference with Spatiotemporal Data.” In Proceedings of the 1st ACM SIGSPATIAL International Workshop on Spatiotemporal Causal Analysis, 23–25. STCausal ’24. New York, NY, USA: Association for Computing Machinery, 2024. https://doi.org/10.1145/3681778.3698786.https://doi.org/10.1145/3681778.3698786http://hdl.handle.net/11603/37076SIGSPATIAL '24: The 32nd ACM International Conference on Advances in Geographic Information Systems Atlanta GA USA 29 October 2024- 1 November 2024Spatiotemporal data, which captures how variables evolve across space and time, is ubiquitous in fields such as environmental science, epidemiology, and urban planning. However, identifying causal relationships in these datasets is challenging due to the presence of spatial dependencies, temporal autocorrelation, and confounding factors. This tutorial provides a comprehensive introduction to spatiotemporal causal inference, offering both theoretical foundations and practical guidance for researchers and practitioners. We explore key concepts such as causal inference frameworks, the impact of confounding in spatiotemporal settings, and the challenges posed by spatial and temporal dependencies. The paper covers synthetic spatiotemporal benchmark data generation, widely used spatiotemporal causal inference techniques, including regression-based, propensity score-based, and deep learning-based methods, and demonstrates their application using synthetic datasets. Through step-by-step examples, readers will gain a clear understanding of how to address common challenges and apply causal inference techniques to spatiotemporal data. This tutorial serves as a valuable resource for those looking to improve the rigor and reliability of their causal analyses in spatiotemporal contexts.3 pagesen-USThis item is likely protected under Title 17 of the U.S. Copyright Law. Unless on a Creative Commons license, for uses protected by Copyright Law, contact the copyright holder or the author.UMBC Big Data Analytics LabText