Graphical models, potential outcomes and causal inference: comment on Ramsey, Spirtes and Glymour.
| Title | Graphical models, potential outcomes and causal inference: comment on Ramsey, Spirtes and Glymour. |
| Publication Type | Journal Article |
| Year of Publication | 2011 |
| Authors | Lindquist MA, Sobel ME |
| Journal | Neuroimage |
| Volume | 57 |
| Issue | 2 |
| Pagination | 334-6 |
| Date Published | 2011 Jul 15 |
| ISSN | 1095-9572 |
| Keywords | Artifacts, Brain, Computer Simulation, Humans, Image Interpretation, Computer-Assisted, Meta-Analysis as Topic |
| Abstract | Ramsey, Spirtes and Glymour (RSG) critique a method proposed by Neumann et al. (2010) for the discovery of functional networks from fMRI meta-analysis data. We concur with this critique, but are unconvinced that directed graphical models (DGMs) are generally useful for estimating causal effects. We express our reservations using the "potential outcomes" framework for causal inference widely used in statistics. |
| DOI | 10.1016/j.neuroimage.2010.10.020 |
| Alternate Journal | Neuroimage |
| PubMed ID | 20970507 |
| PubMed Central ID | PMC4041369 |
| Grant List | RC1 DA028608 / DA / NIDA NIH HHS / United States |