Using Complex Samples Ratios to Aid Property Value Assessment

A state agency is charged with ensuring that property taxes are fairly assessed from county to county. Taxes are based on the appraised value of the property, so the agency wants to track property values across counties to be sure that each county's records are equally up-to-date. Since resources for obtaining current appraisals are limited, the agency chose to employ complex sampling methodology to select properties.

The sample of properties selected and their current appraisal information is collected in property_assess_cs_sample.sav. See the topic Sample Files for more information. Use Complex Samples Ratios to assess the change in property values across the five counties since the last appraisal.

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