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Area of Science:

  • Statistics
  • Biostatistics
  • Econometrics

Background:

  • High-dimensional data presents challenges for model specification.
  • Nonparametric regression is hindered by the curse of dimensionality.
  • Estimating marginal mean response with missing outcomes and covariates is crucial.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop a robust semiparametric estimator for marginal mean response with missing outcomes and high-dimensional covariates.
  • To ensure consistency and efficiency under potential model misspecification.
  • To address challenges in complex data settings.

Main Methods:

  • Nonparametric functional estimation with dimension reduction via a parametric working index.
  • Semiparametric estimation approach.
  • Investigated robustness and efficiency through simulations and a real-world clinical trial.

Main Results:

  • The proposed semiparametric estimator is consistent for any working index if the missing mechanism is known or correctly specified.
  • The estimator remains consistent even with misspecification of the missing mechanism, provided the working index recovers the conditional mean response.
  • Optimal efficiency is achieved when the missing mechanism is correctly specified and the conditional mean is recoverable.

Conclusions:

  • The semiparametric estimator offers robustness against model misspecification in high-dimensional settings with missing response data.
  • The method provides a reliable approach for estimating marginal mean responses, applicable to complex datasets like clinical trials.
  • The study demonstrates the practical utility and statistical advantages of the proposed method in biostatistical applications.