27 Jul 2022

IASS Webinar 19: Substitution of Nonresponding Units in Probability

Datum 27 Jul 2022
Tijd 12:00 (GMT+02:00) - 13:30 (GMT+02:00)
Level of instruction Beginner
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Webinar abstract

Substitution of a nonresponding unit with one not originally selected in the sample is a commonly used method for dealing with unit nonresponse. Although frequently used in practice, substitution is largely neglected in the survey sampling literature. To date, few studies have attempted to develop a formal framework for describing and evaluating substitution methods, and little research has been done to improve estimates obtained through the use of substitution as a nonresponse adjustment procedure. In this presentation, I will show results from simulation and empirical studies conducted to enhance our understanding of substitution methods and present new procedures to improve them.

Speaker: Raphael Nishimura