Prediction error estimators in Empirical
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M. D. Ugarte; A. F. Militino; T. Goicoa
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Article
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2008
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John Wiley and Sons
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English
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## Abstract Mapping of small area mortality (or incidence) risks is a widely used technique in public health research. The standardized mortality ratio (SMR) is a common direct index of disease mortality, but it might be very inaccurate in areas or counties with low population. Hence, the use of mo