Bayesian benchmarking with applications to small area estimation
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Bayesian Benchmarking with Applications to Small Area Estimation
It is well-known that small area estimation needs explicit, or at least implicit use of models. These model-based estimates can differ widely from the direct estimates, especially for areas with very low sample sizes. While model-based small area estimates are very useful, one potential difficulty with such estimates is that when aggregated, the overall estimate for a larger geographical area m...
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عنوان ژورنال: TEST
سال: 2010
ISSN: 1133-0686,1863-8260
DOI: 10.1007/s11749-010-0218-y