JPSM Distinguished Lecture 2024

Finite Population Sampling: A Bayesian View

RSVP

Professor Malay Ghosh  

Distinguished Professor

Department of Statistics

University of Florida

Abstract: I will take the point of view that the main problem in finite population sampling is predicting the unobserved from the observed. A Bayesian approach will be introduced towards this end.

I will illustrate with the normal model as well as with its various generalizations. The role of auxiliary information will also be discussed. Finally, I will discuss at some length the suitability or unsuitability of the Horvitz-Thompson estimator also from a Bayesian angle.

DISCUSSANTS:

Terrance D. Savitsky, Ph.D.

Senior Research Mathematical Statistician

Office of Survey Methods Research

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

Jean Opsomer, Ph.D.

Vice President, Westat 

Adjunct Professor, University of Maryland College Park

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