An optimal systematic sampling scheme. Issue 11 (23rd July 2020)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Khan, Zaheen; Shabbir, Javid; Gupta, Sat; Shamim, Amjad
• Is Part Of: Journal of statistical computation and simulation. Volume 90:Issue 11(2020)
• Page Start: 2023
• Page End: 2036
• Publication Date: 2020-07-23
• Subjects: Optimal sampling -- linear trend -- super-population model -- diagonal systematic sampling; 62DO5; Mathematical statistics -- Data processing -- Periodicals; Digital computer simulation -- Periodicals; 519.5028505
• DOI: 10.1080/00949655.2020.1760276
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0094-9655

Abstract

Abstract : This paper aims to increase the efficiency of estimator through the optimal pairing of units in systematic sampling. The proposed Optimal Systematic Sampling Scheme is very simple, yet more generalized than any other systematic sampling scheme available in the literature. This scheme is applicable not only for the case where population size is multiple of sample size but also for other cases where this condition may not hold. Efficiency comparisons with the well-known sampling schemes have also been carried out both theoretically and numerically.