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Common methodological challenges encountered with multiple systems estimation studies
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dc.contributor.author | Vincent, Kyle | |
dc.contributor.author | Sharifi Far, Serveh | |
dc.contributor.author | Papathomas, Michail | |
dc.date.accessioned | 2021-01-18T13:30:03Z | |
dc.date.available | 2021-01-18T13:30:03Z | |
dc.date.issued | 2020-12-22 | |
dc.identifier | 259434710 | |
dc.identifier | 54258eff-7e15-4dc5-b0fb-33da2bccfa63 | |
dc.identifier | 85097934359 | |
dc.identifier | 000624846500001 | |
dc.identifier.citation | Vincent , K , Sharifi Far , S & Papathomas , M 2020 , ' Common methodological challenges encountered with multiple systems estimation studies ' , Crime and Delinquency , vol. OnlineFirst . https://doi.org/10.1177/0011128720981900 | en |
dc.identifier.issn | 0011-1287 | |
dc.identifier.other | ORCID: /0000-0002-5897-695X/work/86987004 | |
dc.identifier.uri | https://hdl.handle.net/10023/21285 | |
dc.description.abstract | Multiple systems estimation refers to a class of inference procedures that are commonly used to estimate the size of hidden populations based on administrative lists. In this paper we discuss some of the common challenges encountered in such studies. In particular, we summarize theoretical issues relating to the existence of maximum likelihood estimators, model identifiability, and parameter redundancy when there is sparse overlap among the lists. We also discuss techniques for matching records when there are no unique identifiers, exploiting covariate information to improve estimation, and addressing missing data. We offer suggestions for remedial actions when these issues/challenges manifest. The corresponding R coding packages that can assist with the analyses of multiple systems estimation data sets are also discussed. | |
dc.format.extent | 13 | |
dc.format.extent | 293208 | |
dc.language.iso | eng | |
dc.relation.ispartof | Crime and Delinquency | en |
dc.subject | Covariate information | en |
dc.subject | Local MSE challenges | en |
dc.subject | Matching records | en |
dc.subject | Missing observations | en |
dc.subject | Model identifiability | en |
dc.subject | HV Social pathology. Social and public welfare | en |
dc.subject | QA Mathematics | en |
dc.subject | QA76 Computer software | en |
dc.subject | ZA4050 Electronic information resources | en |
dc.subject | 3rd-DAS | en |
dc.subject.lcc | HV | en |
dc.subject.lcc | QA | en |
dc.subject.lcc | QA76 | en |
dc.subject.lcc | ZA4050 | en |
dc.title | Common methodological challenges encountered with multiple systems estimation studies | en |
dc.type | Journal article | en |
dc.contributor.institution | University of St Andrews. Statistics | en |
dc.contributor.institution | University of St Andrews. Centre for Research into Ecological & Environmental Modelling | en |
dc.identifier.doi | 10.1177/0011128720981900 | |
dc.description.status | Peer reviewed | en |
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