A note on extended least squares methods for cluster sampling (Q1822423)

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A note on extended least squares methods for cluster sampling
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    A note on extended least squares methods for cluster sampling (English)
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    A class of linear models for a two-stage cluster sample is considered. The best linear unbiased predictor of the finite population total can be obtained through extended least squares under these models. The effort of computing the prediction variance of the predictor may be reduced.
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    model-based approach
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    linear models
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    two-stage cluster sample
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    best linear unbiased predictor of the finite population total
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    extended least squares
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    prediction variance
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