Treatment recommendation and parameter estimation under single-index contrast function

In this article, we consider a semiparametric model for contrast function which is defined as the conditional expected outcome difference under comparative treatments. The contrast function can be used to recommend treatment for better average outcomes. Existing approaches model the contrast functio...

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Main Authors: Cui Xiong, Menggang Yu, Jun Shao
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Taylor & Francis Group 2017-07-01
Series:Statistical Theory and Related Fields
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Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/24754269.2017.1341012