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Understanding readme (negation)

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Description

(i.e. there is no unobserved variable not included in X, W that simultaneously has an effect on both T and Y)

All unobserved variables that have an effect on both T and Y are included in X, W, is that the meaning?

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Research direction

Start with the quoted README statement about unobserved variables affecting T and Y. Check the surrounding README explanation and causal-inference terminology, then clarify whether the statement means all such variables are included in X and W; done means the interpretation is answered or the wording is made unambiguous.

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Assessment

Domain
documentation
Issue type
Documentation
Difficulty
3/5
Estimated time
1-2 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
25/100

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