This paper considers the problem of estimating the population proportion and the mean value of a sensitive characteristic (quantitative) in a group by using a questionnaire approach. Moreover, we define the maximum likelihood estimators of the population propor- tion and the mean value with the sensitive characteristic. The jeopardy measures to protect revelation of secrecy are presented. Monte Carlo simulation is used to compute efficiency and protecting privacy.
HONG Zhimin ,YAN Zaizai.
THE QUESTIONNAIRE SURVEY TECHNIQUE OF ESTIMATION OF THE PROPORTION AND MEAN VALUE OF SENSITIVE CHARACTERISTIC. Journal of Systems Science and Mathematical Sciences, 2012, 32(3): 344-354 https://doi.org/10.12341/jssms11854