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Small Area Estimation

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In Small Area Estimation by J. N. K. Rao and Isabel Molina, the authors explore statistical techniques that improve the accuracy of estimates in small geographic or demographic subgroups where traditional methods may falter. The book delves into both theoretical foundations and practical applications, making it a valuable resource for statisticians and researchers aiming to generate more precise data-driven insights in areas with limited sample sizes.
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This book may appeal to you if you're fascinated by the practical and theoretical aspects of statistics, particularly in applying innovative techniques to produce reliable data estimates in small populations or regions. It's an excellent resource for statisticians and researchers who want to enhance their understanding and application of small area estimation methods in various fields, including demography, economics, and public health.

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Praise for the First Edition "This pioneering work, in which Rao provides a comprehensive and up-to-date treatment of small area estimation, will become a classic. I believe that it has the potential to turn small area estimation. into a larger area of importance to both researchers and practitioners.

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Praise for the First Edition

"This pioneering work, in which Rao provides a comprehensive and up-to-date treatment of small area estimation, will become a classic...I believe that it has the potential to turn small area estimation...into a larger area of importance to both researchers and practitioners."
—Journal of the American Statistical Association

Written by two experts in the field, Small Area Estimation, Second Edition provides a comprehensive and up-to-date account of the methods and theory of small area estimation (SAE), particularly indirect estimation based on explicit small area linking models. The model-based approach to small area estimation offers several advantages including increased precision, the derivation of "optimal" estimates and associated measures of variability under an assumed model, and the validation of models from the sample data.

Emphasizing real data throughout, the Second Edition maintains a self-contained account of crucial theoretical and methodological developments in the field of SAE. The new edition provides extensive accounts of new and updated research, which often involves complex theory to handle model misspecifications and other complexities.

Including information on survey design issues and traditional methods employing indirect estimates based on implicit linking models, Small Area Estimation, Second Edition also features:

  • Additional sections describing the use of R code data sets for readers to use when replicating applications
  • Numerous examples of SAE applications throughout each chapter, including recent applications in U.S. Federal programs
  • New topical coverage on extended design issues, synthetic estimation, further refinements and solutions to the Fay-Herriot area level model, basic unit level models, and spatial and time series models
  • A discussion of the advantages and limitations of various SAE methods for model selection from data as well as comparisons of estimates derived from models to reliable values obtained from external sources, such as previous census or administrative data

Small Area Estimation, Second Edition is an excellent reference for practising statisticians and survey methodologists as well as practitioners interested in learning SAE methods. The Second Edition is also an ideal textbook for graduate-level courses in SAE and reliable small area statistics.

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The book is hailed as an exceptional resource for statisticians and survey methodologists, offering valuable insights into small area estimation methods. It's recommended as an ideal textbook for graduate-level courses, providing a comprehensive understanding of the subject.

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Book Details

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ISBN: 9781118735787

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 16 October 2015

Country: United States

Imprint: John Wiley & Sons Inc

Edition: 2nd edition

Audience: Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 32.0mm

Width: 165.0mm

Height: 241.0mm

Weight: 789g

Pages: 480

About the Author

J. N. K. Rao, PhD, is Professor Emeritus and Distinguished Research Professor in the School of Mathematics and Statistics, Carleton University, Ottawa, Canada. He is an editorial advisor for the Wiley Series in Survey Methodology.

Isabel Molina, PhD, is Associate Professor of Statistics at Universidad Carlos III de Madrid, Spain.

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