Table 8 Matching algorithms
Matching algorithm | Balancing test | Pseudo R2 | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|
Kernel | |||
 0.01 | 7 | 0.4895 | 260 |
 0.1 | 9 | 0.4895 | 327 |
 0.25 | 9 | 0.4895 | 327 |
 0.5 | 8 | 0.4895 | 327 |
Caliper | |||
 0.01 | 8 | 0.4895 | 260 |
 0.1 | 6 | 0.4895 | 265 |
 0.25 | 6 | 0.4895 | 265 |
 0.5 | 5 | 0.4895 | 265 |
Neighbor | |||
 1 | 8 | 0.4895 | 265 |
 2 | 7 | 0.4895 | 265 |
 3 | 7 | 0.4895 | 265 |
 4 | 6 | 0.4895 | 265 |
 5 | 6 | 0.4895 | 265 |
Radius caliper | |||
 0.01 | 5 | 0.4895 | 160 |
 0.1 | 9 | 0.4895 | 327 |
 0.25 | 9 | 0.4895 | 327 |
 0.5 | 8 | 0.4895 | 360 |