Nonresponse in a Periodic Sample Survey |
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| Authors: | Phillip S. Kott |
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| Affiliation: | Energy Information Administration , 1000 Independence Avenue, S.W., Washington , DC , 20585 |
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| Abstract: | A parametric model is developed for analyzing the updated historical (ratio of identicals) imputation strategy in a periodic survey. A test is then developed for comparing alternative formulations of the historical values. The benefits of exponentially smoothing in this context are demonstrated using monthly gasoline sales data. |
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| Keywords: | Ratio of identicals Parametric model Historical value Exponential smoothing Ignorable nonresponse |
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