Rejoinder to the discussion on 'Causal inference with misspecified network interference structure'

Area of Science:

• Network analysis
• Statistical modeling
• Interference modeling

Background:

• The study addresses network specification challenges in probabilistic models.
• It highlights the importance of interference in network analysis.

Purpose of the Study:

• To underscore the role of network specification under interference.
• To revisit the conceptual design-based coupled with exposure mapping framework.
• To discuss extensions and implications of multiple networks.

Main Methods:

• Revisiting the design-based coupled with exposure mapping framework.
• Analyzing network specification under various probabilistic regimes.
• Evaluating extensions and modifications proposed by discussants.

Main Results:

• Network specification under interference is critical irrespective of the probabilistic regime.
• The design-based exposure mapping framework provides a robust approach.
• Extensions and modifications offer valuable insights into network analysis.

Conclusions:

• The study reinforces the significance of network specification in the presence of interference.
• It validates the utility of the proposed framework for network analysis.
• Future research should explore the promise and perils of multiple networks.