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Multiple imputation for nonresponse in surveys /

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Demonstrates how nonresponse in sample surveys and censuses can be handled by replacing each missing value with two or more multiple imputations. Clearly illustrates the advantages of modern computing to such handle surveys, and demonstrates the benefit of this statistical technique for researchers...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Rubin, Donald B.
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: New York : Wiley, ©1987.
Series:Wiley series in probability and mathematical statistics. Applied probability and statistics.
Subjects:
Multiple imputation (Statistics)
Nonresponse (Statistics)
Social surveys > Response rate.
Sampling (Statistics)
Electronic books.
Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
Table of Contents:
  • Multiple Imputation for Nonresponse in Surveys; Contents; TABLES AND FIGURES; GLOSSARY; 1. INTRODUCTION; 1.1. Overview; 1.2. Examples of Surveys with Nonresponse; 1.3. Properly Handling Nonresponse; 1.4. Single Imputation; 1.5. Multiple Imputation; 1.6. Numerical Example Using Multiple Imputation; 1.7. Guidance for the Reader; Problems; 2. STATISTICAL BACKGROUND; 2.1. Introduction; 2.2. Variables in the Finite Population; 2.3. Probability Distributions and Related Calculations; 2.4. Probability Specifications for Indicator Variables; 2.5. Probability Specifications for (X, Y).