A generalized class of estimators for sensitive variable in the presence of measurement error and non-response under stratified random sampling

Abstract

In survey sampling an investigator may be unable to get the complete and correct information at the same time. So non-response and measurement error occur simultaneously and consequently may effect the estimator. Considering this problem, a generalized class of estimators is proposed for estimating the finite population mean for sensitive variable in the presence of measurement error and non-response under stratified random sampling. We conducted a study based on real data set at Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad. Simulation and real life data sets are used to observe the performances of the estimators. Bias and MSE values are given for the comparison of estimators.

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