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    • Combining probability and nonprobability samples is an emerging research area.
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    Purpose of the Study:

    • To develop robust nonparametric mass imputation methods for data integration.
    • To improve upon sensitive parametric mass imputation techniques.

    Main Methods:

    • Utilizing nonprobability data as a training set for mass imputation in probability samples.
    • Applying kernel smoothing for low-dimensional covariates.
    • Employing generalized additive models for high-dimensional covariates.

    Main Results:

    • Developed asymptotic theories and variance estimation for nonparametric imputation.
    • Demonstrated benefits of proposed methods through simulation studies.
    • Validated methods with real-world data applications.

    Conclusions:

    • Nonparametric mass imputation provides a robust approach for integrating diverse data sources.
    • Proposed kernel smoothing and generalized additive models enhance data integration accuracy and reliability.