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Professor Partha Lahiri explains small area estimation and why it is difficult for researchers to gather reliable information about a small area solely using survey methods. Big data sources like county or state records can supplement survey data to give a more nuanced picture of what is happening in a particular area.
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Chapter 1: What is Meant by the Term Big Data?
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Chapter 2: What is Meant by the Term Small Area Estimation?
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Chapter 3: What are the Problems With Using Survey Methods to Produce Estimates for Small Areas?
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Chapter 4: What Opportunities Has the Availability of Big Data Offered to Statisticians Producing Public Opinion Statistics?
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Chapter 5: How Can Survey Data be Combined With Big Data to Improve Small Area Estimation Statistics?
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Chapter 6: Does Big Data Analysis Require Interdisciplinary Partnerships?
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Chapter 7: What Does the Future Hold for Survey Methods and Small Area Estimation in the Era of Big Data?
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