Kernel regression estimators for nonparametric model calibration in survey sampling

Journal of Statistical Theory and Practice

Volumn 4, Issue 1, 2010, Pages 1-25

  Cadigan, N G ^a   Chen, J ^b  

^a NORTHWEST ATLANTIC FISHERIES CENTRE   (Canada)

^b UNIVERSITY OF BRITISH COLUMBIA   (Canada)

Author keywords

Kernel smoothing; Local linear estimator; Mack M ller estimator; Nadaraya Watson estimator; Nonparametric regression; Residuals

Indexed keywords

EID: 85008844534     PISSN: 15598608     EISSN: 15598616     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/15598608.2010.10411970     Document Type: Article

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