Some estimators for domain totals

Articles and reports: 12-001-X197500100004
Description: A major concern in large scale surveys is the problem of sub-population estimation (domain estimation). This paper presents a study of four estimators for estimating domain totals. The domain considered in the study is an area type of domain, that is, a domain consisting of a combination of a certain number of area units belonging to different strata. This paper uses some actual data and some fictitious data to compare variances and mean square errors of the four estimators.
Issue Number: 1975001
Author(s): Singh, M.P.; Tessier, R.
Main Product: Survey Methodology
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PDF June 16, 1975

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