Small area estimation; an empirical comparison of conventional and synthetic estimators for states

Schaible, Wesley L.

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Small area estimation; an empirical comparison of conventional and synthetic estimators for states

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December 1979
By Schaible, Wesley L.
Series: Vital and Health Statistics Series

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English

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Schaible, Wesley L.
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National Center for Health Statistics (U.S.)
Description:

This report describes the results of a large empirical investigation into the appropriateness of several competing methods for making estimates for States from the National Health Interview Survey. Because no method is superior, a strategy that should improve existing methodology is suggested.
Content Notes:

[Wesley L. Schaible ... et al.].

Includes bibliographical references.
Subjects:

Health Surveys/methods
Source:

Vital and health statistics. Series 2, Data evaluation and methods research ; no. 82 ; DHEW publication ; no. (PHS) 80-1356 PMID:543109:MODS 543109
Series:

Vital and Health Statistics Series
Document Type:

Journal Issue
Place as Subject:

United States
Pages in Document:

print; vi, 19 p. : ill. ; 26 cm.
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National Center for Health Statistics
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