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IV Models: CATE or LATE?

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Description

Just wanted to clarify something - for the IV models (such as OrthoIV or ForestDRIV), is the ate() method computing the local average treatment effect for compliers (using the ITT and the compliance rate), or just the ITT?

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Start by examining the ate() method in the mentioned IV models, OrthoIV and ForestDRIV. Determine whether its result represents the local average treatment effect for compliers or the ITT, then document that behavior and clarify how compliance rate relates to the returned value.

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Tech stack
python
Domain
machine-learning
Issue type
Documentation
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
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Stale
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Needs clarification
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