Abstract:
defines and discusses a generalized class of composite estimators
for small domains, using auxiliary information, under systematic sampling
scheme. The generalized class of composite estimators, among others,
includes a number of direct, synthetic and composite estimators. Further, it
demonstrates the use of the estimators belonging to the generalized class for
estimating crop acreage for small domains and also compares their relative
performance with the corresponding direct and synthetic estimators, through a
simulation study.