Sample Survey Methods and Theory

Interplay Between Sample Survey Theory and Practice: an Appraisal

A large part of sample survey theory has been directly motivated by practical problems encountered in the design and analysis of sample surveys. On the other hand, sample survey theory has influenced practice, often leading to significant improvements. This paper will examine this interplay over the past 60 years or so. Examples where new theory is needed or where theory exists but is not used ...

Empirical Likelihood Methods for Sample Survey Data: An Overview

The use of empirical likelihood (EL) in sample surveys dates back to Hartley and Rao (1968). In this paper, an overview of the developments in empirical likelihood methods for sample survey data is presented. Topics covered include EL estimation using auxiliary population information and EL confidence intervals. Issues related to pseudo-EL estimation for general sampling designs are also discus...

Understanding Sample Survey Theory with the “replicates-duplicates” Approach

In sampling, a sample is selected from a finite population in order to produce some estimates for this population. We want these estimations to be unbiased and the most precise. A good precision corresponds to the situation where different samples produce about the same estimation. In other words, we want the replicates (i.e., the results of the sample selection process) to be as duplicates. Th...

Methods of Economics: A Survey of Matters and Methods

In spite of sonic pessimistic attitudes towards methodology of economics, it has succeeded as a central theme in numerous books, refereed journals, international conferences and symposiums whose volume is increasing at an unprecedented rate. The proliferation of methodological literature also is accompanied by a proliferation of issues that concern: the goals of economics, realism of economics,...

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