Counting the uncounted

A problem in population size estimation with the help of multiple systems estimation, is that when samples that each partly cover a population, are pairwise correlated, more than two samples are required. However, existing techniques that allow for correction of linkage error or finite sample bias, are only available for two samples.

In this dissertation these correction methods are extended such that they can also be applied in case of a multiple systems estimation model with more than two samples.

Finally, also a new nowcasting technique, that is developed especially for multiple systems estimation, is proposed, that allows the production of early population size estimates based on the samples that are available early.

Zult, D. B. (2024). Counting the uncounted: Methodological extensions in multiple systems estimation. Dissertation, Maastricht University, doi:10.33540/2611
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