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Fast Probabilistic Record Linkage with Missing Data

v0.6.1 · Nov 17, 2023 · GPL (>= 3)

Description

Implements a Fellegi-Sunter probabilistic record linkage model that allows for missing data and the inclusion of auxiliary information. This includes functionalities to conduct a merge of two datasets under the Fellegi-Sunter model using the Expectation-Maximization algorithm. In addition, tools for preparing, adjusting, and summarizing data merges are included. The package implements methods described in Enamorado, Fifield, and Imai (2019) ''Using a Probabilistic Model to Assist Merging of Large-scale Administrative Records'' <doi:10.1017/S0003055418000783> and is available at <https://imai.fas.harvard.edu/research/linkage.html>.

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installed package size

  installed size is  8.5Mb
  sub-directories of 1Mb or more:
    data   5.6Mb
    libs   2.6Mb
NOTE r-oldrel-macos-x86_64

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  installed size is  8.5Mb
  sub-directories of 1Mb or more:
    data   5.6Mb
    libs   2.6Mb
NOTE r-oldrel-windows-x86_64

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  installed size is  6.3Mb
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new 0.6.1 Mar 9, 2026