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DPI

The Directed Prediction Index for Causal Direction Inference from Observational Data

v2026.2 · Feb 25, 2026 · GPL-3

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The Directed Prediction Index ('DPI') is a causal discovery method for observational data designed to quantify the relative endogeneity of outcome (Y) versus predictor (X) variables in regression models. By comparing the coefficients of determination (R-squared) between the Y-as-outcome and X-as-outcome models while controlling for sufficient confounders and simulating k random covariates, it can quantify relative endogeneity, providing a necessary but insufficient condition for causal direction from a less endogenous variable (X) to a more endogenous variable (Y). Methodological details are provided at <https://psychbruce.github.io/DPI/>. This package also includes functions for data simulation and network analysis (correlation, partial correlation, and Bayesian Networks).

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Dependencies Reverse dependencies glue crayon cli ggplot2 cowplot qgraph bnlearn MASS DPI

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new 2026.2 Mar 9, 2026