Optimal cutpoint determination via design theory for regression models

Nguyen, The M. (2006) Optimal cutpoint determination via design theory for regression models. PhD thesis, University of Glasgow.

Abstract

The main focus of this thesis is how to optimally choose a set or sets of cutpoints (in a categorized survey question) which are offered to respondents. In the case of several sets, a further issue is how to allocate sampled subjects to these sets (design points). Applications include Contingent Valuation (CV) studies (surveys on a population’s willingness to pay for a service or public good) and market research studies which might include for example a question on individual incomes.

• Item Type: Thesis (PhD)
• Qualification Level: Doctoral
• Subjects: H Social Sciences > HA Statistics
• Colleges/Schools: College of Science and Engineering > School of Mathematics and Statistics > Statistics
• Supervisor's Name: Torsney, Dr. Ben
• Date of Award: 2006
• Depositing User: Angi Shields
• Unique ID: glathesis:2006-3916
• Copyright: Copyright of this thesis is held by the author.
• Date Deposited: 29 Jan 2013 12:51
• Last Modified: 29 Jan 2013 13:08
• URI: https://theses.gla.ac.uk/id/eprint/3916