Andreea L. Erciulescu
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View article: A Disaggregation Method for Estimation of Adult Competency in Small Domains
A Disaggregation Method for Estimation of Adult Competency in Small Domains Open
Estimation at fine levels of aggregation is necessary, to better describe society. Small area estimation model-based approaches that combine sparse survey data with rich data from auxiliary sources have been proven useful to improve the re…
View article: Statistical data integration models to bridge health official statistics
Statistical data integration models to bridge health official statistics Open
There are at least two sources of health insurance coverage estimates in the United States: the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) and the Small Area Health Insurance Estimates (SAHIE) program. This paper addresses the inte…
View article: A Variable Selection Method for Small Area Estimation Modeling of the Proficiency of Adult Competency
A Variable Selection Method for Small Area Estimation Modeling of the Proficiency of Adult Competency Open
In statistical modeling, it is crucial to have consistent variables that are the most relevant to the outcome variable(s) of interest in the model. With the increasing richness of data from multiple sources, the size of the pool of potenti…
View article: Statistical Challenges in Combining Survey and Auxiliary Data to Produce Official Statistics
Statistical Challenges in Combining Survey and Auxiliary Data to Produce Official Statistics Open
Combining survey and auxiliary data to produce official statistics is gaining interest at federal agencies and among policy makers due to its efficiency. Recent studies have shown the practicality of small area estimation modeling approach…
View article: Producing Official County-Level Agricultural Estimates in the United States: Needs and Challenges
Producing Official County-Level Agricultural Estimates in the United States: Needs and Challenges Open
In the United States, county-level estimates of crop yield, production, and acreage published by the United States Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (USDA NASS) play an important role in determining the v…
View article: Small area prediction under alternative model specifications
Small area prediction under alternative model specifications Open
Construction of small area predictors and estimation of the prediction mean squared error, given different types of auxiliary information are illustrated for a unit level model. Of interest are situations where the mean and variance of an …
View article: Small Area Prediction Under Alternative Model Specifications
Small Area Prediction Under Alternative Model Specifications Open
Construction of small area predictors and estimation of the prediction mean squared error, given different types of auxiliary information are illustrated for a unit level model. Of interest are situations where the mean and variance of an …