In 1991, a subcommittee of the Federal Committee on Statistical Methodology met to document the use of indirect estimators - that is, estimators which use data drawn from a domain or time different from the domain or time for which an estimate is required. This volume comprises the eight reports which describe the use of indirect estimators and they are based on case studies from a variety of federal programs. As a result, many researchers will find this book provides a valuable survey of how indirect estimators are used in practice and which addresses some of the pitfalls of these methods.

Identifies features of a model nutrition monitoring system & examines approaches to incorporating those features in the National Nutrition Monitoring & Related Research Program. Presents & describes features of a model nutrition monitoring system & shows the strengths & weaknesses of various strategies for achieving four of the model features. Some parts of the program which are discussed are: coordinated sets of activities, continuous data supply, reliable inferences about subpopulations, & support for state & local monitoring activities.