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Through a Random Route to the Goal: Theoretical Background and Application of the Method in Tourism Surveying in Poland
Through a Random Route to the Goal: Theoretical Background and Application of the Method in Tourism Surveying in Poland

Author(s): Sebastian Wójcik
Subject(s): Business Economy / Management
Published by: Główny Urząd Statystyczny
Keywords: random route; Horvitz-Thompson estimator

Summary/Abstract: Classic survey methods are ineffective when surveying a small or rare population. Several methods have been developed to address this issue, but often without providing a full mathematical justification. In this paper we propose estimators of parameters relating to Random Route Sampling and explore their basic properties. A formula for the Horvitz-Thompson estimator weights is presented. Finally, a case of a tourism-related survey conducted in Poland is discussed.

  • Issue Year: 21/2020
  • Issue No: 3
  • Page Range: 185-193
  • Page Count: 9
  • Language: English
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