Doubly robust nonparametric inference on the average treatment effect.

Doubly robust nonparametric inference on the average treatment effect.
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10.1093/biomet/asx053
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2017-12
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2.7
通讯作者:
Gilbert PB
Gilbert PB
中科院分区:
数学2区
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作者:
Benkeser D;Carone M;Laan MJV;Gilbert PB

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