Zero-truncated Binomial Distribution as a Randomization Device

Zakry Zapata, Stephen A. Sedory and Sarjinder Singh

Sociological Methods & Research, 2022, vol. 51, issue 2, 800-815

Abstract: In this article, we consider the use of the zero-truncated binomial distribution as a randomization device while estimating the population proportion of a sensitive characteristic. The resultant new estimator based on the zero-truncated binomial distribution is then compared to its competitors from both the efficiency and the protection point of views. The situations where the proposed new estimator performs better are reported. R codes are also included.

Keywords: estimation of proportion; sensitive variable; randomized response sampling; efficiency; protection (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2022
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DOI: 10.1177/0049124119882469

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