In a simple random sample, each individual in the population has an equal probability of being chosen. Additionally, each sample of size n has an equal probability of being the chosen sample. This ...

Under a linear regression model, the best linear unbiased estimator (BLUE) for a finite population total can be obtained. The problem studied here is that of estimating the variance for setting ...

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It's not feasible to contact every member of the population, so only a sample, or a subset, of that population is included when conducting statistical research. The assumption is that the sample is ...

Gudbjartsson and colleagues (June 11 issue) 1 reveal important insights into the transmission of SARS-CoV-2. An aspect of their study that merits further exploration is the positive test results in ...