… In this paper we propose some Bayesian strategies for record linkage. The Bayesian …
probability that each pair is a match, conditional on the observed data (the comparison of the key …

… In record linkage, we consider only those pairs agreeing on blocking criteria. One blocking
pass might consider only those pairs agreeing on … consider pairs agreeing on house number, …

… applications characteristics of populations being studied varied by area in ways that
made a significant impact on estimates of parameters needed for record linkage. There were, …

… in our unified representation of record linkage and deduplication, via the linkage structure.
This lends … Thus, we propose a Bayesian approach to the record linkage problem based on a …

… matching as the parameter of interest in bipartite record linkage (Section 2), in Section 3 we
… details on its caveats. In Section 4, we improve on existing Bayesian record linkage ideas, in …

… Bayesian PRL for larger problems, and to assess the sensitivity of results to varying prior
specifications. We demonstrate the methods on … to performing Bayesian record linkage with …

… of the statistical model for record linkage. Instead of a model based on the comparison
between all the pairs of units, we consider a model based on each single distinct unit which can …

… We propose a Bayesian hierarchical model that allows data analysts to perform … record
linkage. This allows analysts to leverage relationships among the variables to improve linkage …

… of linkage error, by jointly sampling the linkage structure and the model parameters. We
extend an existing Bayesian record linkage … We apply the method to link Meals on Wheels …

… Further, it is our experience that while Bayesian record linkage seems promising, it is not so
well developed as to warrant its use over the more familiar Fellegi–Sunter-based processes. …