On the use of multi-auxiliary variables to neutralize the effect of non response in two-occasion successive sampling

ABSTRACT

In this work, we have suggested some linear combinations of generalized ratio type estimators in estimation of current population mean when non response occur in two occasion successive sampling. Information on multi-auxiliary variables has been used and sub-sampling of non respondents technique is utilized to cope with the negative effect of non response. Properties of the suggested estimation procedures have been examined and suitable optimum replacement strategies are discussed. Empirical studies are carried out to justify the proposition of estimators. Suitable recommendations have been made.

KEYWORDS:

• Multi-auxiliary variables
• non response
• optimum replacement strategy
• successive sampling
• variance

MATHEMATICS SUBJECT CLASSIFICATION:

• 62D05

Acknowledgments

Authors are thankful to the reviewers for their valuable suggestions which enhanced the quality of this paper.

Funding

Authors are thankful to the Indian Institute of Technology (Indian School of Mines), Dhanbad, for providing financial assistance and necessary infrastructure to carry out the present research work.