Survey Methodology
Small area prediction of general small area parameters for unit-level count data
- Release date: January 3, 2024
Abstract
We investigate small area prediction of general parameters based on two models for unit-level counts. We construct predictors of parameters, such as quartiles, that may be nonlinear functions of the model response variable. We first develop a procedure to construct empirical best predictors and mean square error estimators of general parameters under a unit-level gamma-Poisson model. We then use a sampling importance resampling algorithm to develop predictors for a generalized linear mixed model (GLMM) with a Poisson response distribution. We compare the two models through simulation and an analysis of data from the Iowa Seat-Belt Use Survey.
Key Words: Poisson; Bootstrap; Small area estimation.
Table of contents
- Section 1. Introduction
- Section 2. Unit-level gamma Poisson model and predictor
- Section 3. Poisson GLMM
- Section 4. Simulations
- Section 5. Illustration with modeling observed vehicle occupants
- Section 6. Discussion
- Acknowledgements
- References
How to cite
Berg, E. (2023). Small area prediction of general small area parameters for unit-level count data. Survey Methodology, Statistics Canada, Catalogue No. 12-001-X, Vol. 49, No. 2. Paper available at http://www.statcan.gc.ca/pub/12-001-x/2023002/article/00003-eng.htm.
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