Robust Causal Estimation from Observational Studies Using Penalized Spline of Propensity Score for Treatment Comparison

Without randomization of treatments, valid inference of treatment effects from observational studies requires controlling for all confounders because the treated subjects generally differ systematically from the control subjects. Confounding control is commonly achieved using the propensity score, d...

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Main Authors: Tingting Zhou, Michael R. Elliott, Roderick J. A. Little
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-06-01
Series:Stats
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2571-905X/4/2/32