{"product_id":"sampling-statistics","title":"Sampling Statistics","description":"\u003cb\u003eDiscover the latest developments and current practices in survey sampling\u003c\/b\u003e  \u003cp\u003eSurvey sampling is an important component of research in many fields, and as the importance of survey sampling continues to grow, sophisticated sampling techniques that are both economical and scientifically reliable are essential to planning statistical research and the design of experiments. \u003ci\u003eSampling Statistics\u003c\/i\u003e presents estimation techniques and sampling concepts to facilitate the application of model-based procedures to survey samples.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe book begins with an introduction to standard probability sampling concepts, which provides the foundation for studying samples selected from a finite population. The development of the theory of complex sampling methods is detailed, and subsequent chapters explore the construction of estimators, sample design, replication variance estimation, and procedures such as nonresponse adjustment and small area estimation where models play a key role. A final chapter covers analytic studies in which survey data are used for the estimation of parameters for a subject matter model.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe author draws upon his extensive experience with survey samples in the book's numerous examples. Both the production of \"general use\" databases and the analytic study of a limited number of characteristics are discussed. Exercises at the end of each chapter allow readers to test their comprehension of the presented concepts and techniques, and the references provide further resources for study.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eSampling Statistics\u003c\/i\u003e is an ideal book for courses in survey sampling at the graduate level. It is also a valuable reference for practicing statisticians who analyze survey data or are involved in the design of sample surveys.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"John Wiley \u0026 Sons Inc","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54240464044376,"sku":"9780470454602","price":134.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/1295\/4195\/files\/9780470454602.jpg?v=1780397160","url":"https:\/\/agendabookshop.com\/products\/sampling-statistics","provider":"Agenda Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}