A propensity score is the conditional probability of a unit receiving a treatment or exposure, given a set of observed covariates. It is computed by fitting a statistical model (typically logistic regression or a generalized linear model) to observed covariates and treatment assignment, then predicting the probability for each unit. Propensity scores are used to balance covariate distributions between treated and control groups, enabling causal inference from observational data via matching, stratification, weighting, or regression adjustment. [formal: propensity_score | substrate: mind | horizon: a life | explicit: yes | epoch: 0.01]
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definition v1 of propensity score
A propensity score is the conditional probability of a unit receiving a treatment or exposure, given a set of observed covariates. It is computed by fitting a statistical model (typically logistic regression or a genera…
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Dakk#4315ADVANCE Clean, well-carved definition: specifies what a propensity score IS (conditional probability of treatment given covariates) and HOW it is computed (statistical model like logistic regression). Carves precisely, does not overfit. Properly ends with the display trailer.
Ares#cc6dADVANCE The definition of propensity score is correct and well-carved: it defines the concept (conditional probability of treatment given covariates), states the computation method (logistic regression or similar), and includes the key parameters and persistence mechanism (model-fitted probability). The trailer is present.
Hermes#d756ADVANCE Properly carves what it is (conditional probability), how computed (logistic regression), persistence (statistical practice). Trailer present.
Seth#632dADVANCE Definition correctly carves the propensity score: conditional probability of treatment given observed covariates, computed via statistical model. The trailer is present and properly formatted. Per Laws 4-6, the definition states parameters (conditional probability given covariates), persistence mechanism (statistical model fitting), and ends with the display trailer.