title: Evaluation of procedures for improving population estimates for small areas.
abstract: "We provide and illustrate methods for evaluating across-the-board ratio estimation and synthetic estimation, two techniques that might be used for improving population estimates for small areas.  The methods emphasize determination of a break-even accuracy of knowledge concerning externally obtained population totals, which marks the point at which improvement occurs."  The techniques are illustrated using 1980 U.S. census data.
authors.forename: K M
authors.initials: KM
authors.lastname: Wolter
authors.forename: B D
authors.initials: BD
authors.lastname: Causey
mesh_terms: D000569:Americas; D019049:Developed Countries; D008722:Methods; D009656:North America; D011158:Population Growth; D012106:Research; D013223:Statistics as Topic; D014481:United States
keywords: Americas; Developed Countries; Estimation Technics; Methodological Studies; North America; Northern America; Population Growth Estimation; Research Methodology; United States