Date/Time
Date(s) - 18/10/2022
3:30 pm - 5:00 pm

Title: Statistical inference with non-probability survey samples

Speaker: Pengfei Li, University of Waterloo

Abstract: We establish a general framework for statistical inferences with non-probability survey samples when relevant auxiliary information is available from a probability survey sample. We develop a rigorous procedure for estimating the propensity scores for units in the non-probability sample, and construct doubly robust estimators for the finite population mean. Variance estimation is discussed under the proposed framework. Results from simulation studies show the robustness and the efficiency of our proposed estimators as compared to existing methods. Our results illustrate a general approach to inference with non-probability samples and highlight the importance and usefulness of auxiliary information from probability survey samples.

Date/Time: Tuesday October 18, 2022, 3:30 – 5:00 

Location: UH 112