Regression Discontinuity Approaches to Evaluate Threshold-Guided Interventions in Observational Studies

This Guide to Statistics and Methods provides an overview of the regression discontinuity approach, including its use in observational studies, particularly with threshold-guided interventions, and its limitations.

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JAMA
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2026-11-02
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https://doi.org/10.1001/jama.2026.22316
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Advanced Causal Inference Techniques
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Regression Discontinuity Approaches to Evaluate Threshold-Guided Interventions in Observational Studies

Matias D. Cattaneo, Rocío Titiunik
JAMA
Advanced Causal Inference Techniques
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Regression Discontinuity Approaches to Evaluate Threshold-Guided Interventions in Observational Studies

Matias D. Cattaneo, Rocío Titiunik
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This Guide to Statistics and Methods provides an overview of the regression discontinuity approach, including its use in observational studies, particularly with threshold-guided interventions, and its limitations.

JAMA
Princeton University (US)
Good health and well-being, Reduced inequalities
Openalex Percentile: Top 15%
Advanced Causal Inference Techniques
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