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Decomposition of search for v-structures in DAGs

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  • Geng, Zhi
  • Wang, Chi
  • Zhao, Qiang

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We show that the problem of searching for v-structures in a directed acyclic graph can be decomposed into searches in its decomposed subgraphs. This result simplifies the search for v-structures and the recovery of local causal relationships.

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  • Geng, Zhi & Wang, Chi & Zhao, Qiang, 2005. "Decomposition of search for v-structures in DAGs," Journal of Multivariate Analysis, Elsevier, vol. 96(2), pages 282-294, October.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:jmvana:v:96:y:2005:i:2:p:282-294
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