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st: RE: Means test (and "robust" variances)
I don't know who or what DAAS 2003 is. However, if you want to estimate
a standard error for the mean of a subpopulation represented by only one
unit in a sample, then, in general, you have to use a non-Huber sampling
variance estimate, and so estimate the population variability of the
subpopulation using the sample variability of other subpopulations. To
do this, you must assume that the variability of the different
subpopulations has a common pattern, such as an equal variance, as
assumed by the equal-variance t-test. I do not know how valid an
assumption this is in your case.
I hope this helps.
Best wishes
Roger
Roger Newson
Lecturer in Medical Statistics
Respiratory Epidemiology and Public Health Group
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-----Original Message-----
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[mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of WASSIM TARRAF
Sent: 14 February 2007 17:44
To: [email protected]
Subject: st: Means test
I am working with a complex sample design data(DAAS 2003).Trying to
calculate the subpop mean STATA wont produce Se due to stratum with
single sampling unit.Are there any suggestions on how to overcome this
problem?
Thanks.
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