“Truncate, replicate, sample”: A method for creating integer weights for spatial microsimulation

Robin Lovelace and Dimitris Ballas (2013). “Truncate, replicate, sample”: A method for creating integer weights for spatial microsimulation. Computers, Environment and Urban Systems.

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This technical note presents a methodological approach for generating integer-based weights from fractional weights in spatial microsimulation models. The TRS method is described as a way to preserve population characteristics during computation.

Type: Journal Article Venue: Computers, Environment and Urban Systems Year: 2013

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Abstract

This technical note presents a methodological approach for generating integer-based weights from fractional weights in spatial microsimulation models. The TRS method is described as a way to preserve population characteristics during computation.

Citation

Robin Lovelace and Dimitris Ballas (2013). “Truncate, replicate, sample”: A method for creating integer weights for spatial microsimulation. Computers, Environment and Urban Systems.

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@article{lovelace_truncate_2013,
    title = {‘{Truncate}, replicate, sample’: {A} method for creating integer weights for spatial microsimulation},
    volume = {41},
    copyright = {CC0 1.0 Universal Public Domain Dedication},
    issn = {01989715},
    url = {http://linkinghub.elsevier.com/retrieve/pii/S0198971513000240},
    abstract = {This technical note presents a methodological approach for generating integer-based weights from fractional weights in spatial microsimulation models. The TRS method is described as a way to preserve population characteristics during computation.},
    journal = {Computers, Environment and Urban Systems},
    author = {Lovelace, Robin and Ballas, Dimitris},
    month = sep,
    year = {2013},
    pages = {1--11},
}

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