Browsing Journal Articles by Subject "Sampling"
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Sampling Weights Truncation in Household Sample Surveys Using Mean Square Error Procedure
(School of mathematics, 2011-08)The sampling weights truncation aims at adjusting the weights applied to survey data to reduce variances. In most household-based surveys, the disproportional sample selection in stratified sampling using Probability ... -
Within-plant distribution and seasonal population dynamics of flower thrips (Thysanoptera: Thripidae) infesting French beans (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) in Kenya
(Department of Plant Science and Crop Protection, University of NairobiSchool of Biological Science, University of Nairobi, 2009)The aim of this research was to study spatial distribution of flower thrips on French beans (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) in Kenya. Their build up and seasonal population dynamics was monitored using sticky blue colour traps ...