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A Two-Step Bayesian Approach for Propensity Score Analysis: Simulations and Case Study

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  • Jianshen Chen

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  • David Kaplan & Jianshen Chen, 2012. "A Two-Step Bayesian Approach for Propensity Score Analysis: Simulations and Case Study," Psychometrika, Springer;The Psychometric Society, vol. 77(3), pages 581-609, July.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:psycho:v:77:y:2012:i:3:p:581-609
    DOI: 10.1007/s11336-012-9262-8
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