bookEncyclopedia of Statistical SciencesJan 9, 2003Closed access

Small Area Estimation

JNJ. N. K. Rao

Carleton University

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Abstract

Abstract This article provides an overview of methods for estimating small‐area means or totals when the area‐specific sample sizes are small. Methods studied include indirect methods based on implicit models and methods based on explicit models.

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  • Small area estimation
  • Mathematics
  • Statistics
  • Exponential family
  • Estimator
  • Linear model
  • Generalized linear mixed model
  • Generalized linear model
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