4 papers
Sampling distributions for complex design variance estimators in a Fay-Herriot model
Alana McGovern, Geir-Arne Fuglstad, Jon Wakefield
Fay-Herriot (FH) models with variance smoothing typically use chi-squared sampling distributions for the design variance estimators. This choice is only valid under strong assumpti…
Direct-Assisted Bayesian Unit-level Modeling for Small Area Estimation of Rare Event Prevalence
Alana McGovern, Katherine Wilson, Jon Wakefield
Small area estimation using survey data can be achieved by using either a design-based or a model-based inferential approach. Design-based direct estimators are generally preferabl…
Pseudo-Bayesian unit level modeling for small area estimation under informative sampling
Peter A. Gao, Jon Wakefield
When mapping subnational health and demographic indicators, direct weighted estimators of small area means based on household survey data can be unreliable when data are limited. I…
A spatial variance-smoothing area level model for small area estimation of demographic rates
Peter A. Gao, Jon Wakefield
Accurate estimates of subnational health and demographic indicators are critical for informing health policy decisions. Many countries collect relevant data using complex household…