Large-sample Tests and Confidence Intervals for Mortality Rates

J. E. Walsh

ResearchPosted on rand.org 1950Published in: Journal of the American Statistical Association, v. 45, June 1950, p. 225-237

A presentation of methods which determine some valid large sample tests and confidence intervals for the mortality rate. Differences are examined between customary unit deaths estimated by policy coverage and actual mortality governed solely by deaths of individuals.

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  • Copyright: American Statistical Association
  • Availability: Non-RAND
  • Year: 1950
  • Pages: 13
  • Document Number: EP-195006-01

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