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A0287
Title: Computationally efficient Bayesian unit-level models for non-Gaussian data under informative sampling Authors:  Scott Holan - University of Missouri (United States) [presenting]
Ryan Janicki - US Census Bureau (United States)
Paul Parker - University of California Santa Cruz (United States)
Abstract: Statistical estimates from survey samples have traditionally been obtained via design-based estimators. In many cases, these estimators tend to work well for quantities such as population totals or means, but can fall short as sample sizes become small. In today's information age, there is a strong demand for more granular estimates. To meet this demand, using a Bayesian pseudo-likelihood, we propose a computationally efficient unit-level modeling approach for non-Gaussian data collected under informative sampling designs. Specifically, we focus on binary and multinomial data. Our approach is both multivariate and multiscale, incorporating spatial dependence at the area-level. We illustrate our approach through an empirical simulation study and through a motivating application to health insurance estimates using the American Community Survey.