An Improved Bar - Lev, Bobovitch and Boukai randomized response model using moments ratios of scrambling variable

In this paper, we have suggested a new randomized response model and its properties have been studied. The proposed model is found to be more efficient than the randomized response models studied by Bar – Lev et al. (2004) and Eichhorn and Hayre (1983). The relative efficiency of the proposed model has been studied with respect to the Bar – Lev et al.’s (2004) and Eichhorn and Hayre’s (1983) models. Numerical illustrations are also given to support the present study. 

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