Real World Health Care Data Analysis

Chapter 4: The Propensity Score

4.1 Introduction

4.2 Estimate Propensity Score

4.2.1 Selection of Covariates

4.2.2 Address Missing Covariates Values in Estimating Propensity Score

4.2.3 Selection of Propensity Score Estimation Model

A Priori Logistic Regression Model

Automatic Parametric Model Selection

Nonparametric Models

4.2.4 The Criteria of “Good” Propensity Score Estimate

4.3 Example: Estimate Propensity Scores Using the Simulated REFLECTIONS Data

4.3.1 A Priori Logistic Model

4.3.2 Automatic Logistic Model Selection

4.3.3 Boosted CART Model

4.4 Summary

References

4.1 Introduction

This chapter will introduce the basics of the propensity score and focus on the process for estimating the propensity score using real world data. It is organized ...