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Erroneous causal diagram in PLIV Documentation

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Open the linked User Guide page and inspect the causal diagram in section 3.1.4, Partially linear IV regression model (PLIV). Verify whether the bidirected edge between exposure and outcome is intentional; done means the diagram and surrounding documentation accurately reflect the intended PLIV model.

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https://docs.doubleml.org/stable/guide/models.html#partially-linear-iv-regression-model-pliv

There seems to be an accidental bidirected edge between the exposure variable and outcome variable in this causal diagram here for section 3.1.4. Partially linear IV regression model (PLIV)

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