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A Logical Characterization of Constraint-Based Causal Discovery

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A Logical Characterization of Constraint-Based Causal Discovery
We present a novel approach to constraintbased causal discovery, that takes the form of straightforward logical inference, applied to a list of simple, logical statements about causal relations that are derived directly from observed (in)dependencies. It is both sound and complete, in the sense that all invariant features of the corresponding partial ancestral graph (PAG) are identified, even in the presence of latent variables and selection bias. The approach shows that every identifiable causal relation corresponds to one of just two fundamental forms. More importantly, as the basic building blocks of the method do not rely on the detailed (graphical) structure of the corresponding PAG, it opens up a range of new opportunities, including more robust inference, detailed accountability, and application to large models.
Tom Claassen, Tom Heskes
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Type Journal
Year 2012
Where CORR
Authors Tom Claassen, Tom Heskes
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