Module 3.1.1 · Phase 3 Intervention · Step 3.1 Causal ModelCore
Causal Modeling Template
How does a protected attribute reach the outcome?
Maps how protected attributes reach outcomes in a directed acyclic graph, so you can explain where a disparity comes from.
What it does
You place variables by role, draw the causal links and judge each path from a protected attribute to an outcome as fair, problematic or unclear. The validated model feeds the Counterfactual Fairness Tool and the Intervention Planner.
Why it matters
This step constructs an explicit causal model of the system, identifying relationships between protected attributes, features, and outcomes. It distinguishes legitimate causal pathways from problematic ones, providing a principled foundation for intervention decisions.
Where it sits
- Causal Model
- Counterfactual Test
- Intervention Plan
- Techniques
- Architecture Guidance
- Causal Modeling Template
How to use it
In the Fairness Navigator Beta
Work through the steps in order. Several modules open from the Navigator's steps and hand their results back.
On its own Live
Open 3.1.1 from the platform's Modules page and run it when your project needs it. Work is saved with the assessment.
After a Pulse reading Live
Start with a fast first read, then go deeper with the modules where it points.