PLACE: 319 Snedecor

SPEAKER:
Professor Taps Maiti, Department of Statistics, Iowa State University
TITLE:
Small Area Estimation Based on NEF-QVF Models and Survey Weights

ABSTRACT:

This talk presents small area estimators based on natural exponential
family (NEF) quadratic variance function (QVF) models. We propose pseudo
empirical best linear unbiased estimators of small area means based on area
specific covariates and certain summary measures involving survey weights.
If time permits, mean squared error estimation will also be discussed. The
methodology is illustrated by estimating the proportion of poor children in
the age group 5-17 for the different counties in one of the states of US.
 

COFFEE: 3:45 p.m., 104 Snedecor Hall