topic When to use a finite population correction (FPC) in a complex survey in Statistical Procedures https://communities.sas.com/t5/Statistical-Procedures/When-to-use-a-finite-population-correction-FPC-in-a-complex/m-p/216595#M11736 <HTML><HEAD></HEAD><BODY><P>I have a survey design where there are regional strata, from which are selected a number of sub-regional PSUs. Within each of these there is a further selection of sites where interviews take place.</P><P></P><P>Should I use a FPC at the top level (eg in proc surveymeans)?&nbsp; This makes a substantial difference, as some strata only have a few PSUs in the population. However, I've seen some commentary suggesting that the FPC is only appropriate if I'm selecting the whole population within each PSU. I've looked in a few texts, but haven't found this issue discussed. Can anyone point me to suitable references?</P></BODY></HTML> Tue, 30 Jun 2015 05:11:43 GMT BruceBrad 2015-06-30T05:11:43Z When to use a finite population correction (FPC) in a complex survey https://communities.sas.com/t5/Statistical-Procedures/When-to-use-a-finite-population-correction-FPC-in-a-complex/m-p/216595#M11736 <HTML><HEAD></HEAD><BODY><P>I have a survey design where there are regional strata, from which are selected a number of sub-regional PSUs. Within each of these there is a further selection of sites where interviews take place.</P><P></P><P>Should I use a FPC at the top level (eg in proc surveymeans)?&nbsp; This makes a substantial difference, as some strata only have a few PSUs in the population. However, I've seen some commentary suggesting that the FPC is only appropriate if I'm selecting the whole population within each PSU. I've looked in a few texts, but haven't found this issue discussed. Can anyone point me to suitable references?</P></BODY></HTML> Tue, 30 Jun 2015 05:11:43 GMT https://communities.sas.com/t5/Statistical-Procedures/When-to-use-a-finite-population-correction-FPC-in-a-complex/m-p/216595#M11736 BruceBrad 2015-06-30T05:11:43Z Re: When to use a finite population correction (FPC) in a complex survey https://communities.sas.com/t5/Statistical-Procedures/When-to-use-a-finite-population-correction-FPC-in-a-complex/m-p/234832#M12407 <P>Bump. Any suggestions for where I should look?</P> Mon, 16 Nov 2015 04:37:41 GMT https://communities.sas.com/t5/Statistical-Procedures/When-to-use-a-finite-population-correction-FPC-in-a-complex/m-p/234832#M12407 BruceBrad 2015-11-16T04:37:41Z