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. 2010 Jan 26;22(6):129-158.
doi: 10.4054/DemRes.2010.22.6.

Estimation of multi-state life table functions and their variability from complex survey data using the SPACE Program

Liming Cai  1 , Mark D Hayward, Yasuhiko Saito, James Lubitz, Aaron Hagedorn, Eileen Crimmins
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Estimation of multi-state life table functions and their variability from complex survey data using the SPACE Program

Liming Cai et al. Demogr Res. .

Abstract

The multistate life table (MSLT) model is an important demographic method to document life cycle processes. In this paper, we present the SPACE (Stochastic Population Analysis for Complex Events) program to estimate MSLT functions and their sampling variability. It has several advantages over other programs, including the use of micro-simulation and the bootstrap method to estimate the variance of MSLT functions. Simulation enables researchers to analyze a broader array of statistics than the deterministic approach, and may be especially advantageous in investigating distributions of MSLT functions. The bootstrap method takes sample design into account to correct the potential bias in variance estimates.

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Figure 1A: Convergence of SEs for HE estimates for non-Hispanuc white men at age 65 Figure 1B: Convergence of SEs for HE estimates for non-Hispanic black men at age 65 Figure 1C: Convergence of SEs for HE estimates for non-Hispanic white women at age 65 Figure 1D: Convergence of SEs for HE estimates for non-Hispanic black women at age 65
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Figure 1A: Convergence of SEs for HE estimates for non-Hispanuc white men at age 65 Figure 1B: Convergence of SEs for HE estimates for non-Hispanic black men at age 65 Figure 1C: Convergence of SEs for HE estimates for non-Hispanic white women at age 65 Figure 1D: Convergence of SEs for HE estimates for non-Hispanic black women at age 65
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Figure 1A: Convergence of SEs for HE estimates for non-Hispanuc white men at age 65 Figure 1B: Convergence of SEs for HE estimates for non-Hispanic black men at age 65 Figure 1C: Convergence of SEs for HE estimates for non-Hispanic white women at age 65 Figure 1D: Convergence of SEs for HE estimates for non-Hispanic black women at age 65
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Figure 1A: Convergence of SEs for HE estimates for non-Hispanuc white men at age 65 Figure 1B: Convergence of SEs for HE estimates for non-Hispanic black men at age 65 Figure 1C: Convergence of SEs for HE estimates for non-Hispanic white women at age 65 Figure 1D: Convergence of SEs for HE estimates for non-Hispanic black women at age 65
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Distribution of years spent in active health for 65-year old men
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Distribution of years spent in disability for 65-year old men
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