Sample Survey Methods and Theory, Volume 1: Methods and Applications

by Morris H. Hansen, William N. Hurwitz, William G. Madow

Overview

A general purpose work on sampling method and theory. Volume 1 gives a simple, non-mathematical discussion of principles and their practical applications. Volume 2 covers theory and proofs.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780471309673
Publisher:	Wiley
Publication date:	08/30/1993
Series:	Wiley Classics Library , #45
Edition description:	Wiley Classics Lib ed.
Pages:	664
Product dimensions:	5.70(w) x 8.90(h) x 1.60(d)

About the Author

Morris Howard Hansen was an American statistician. While at the United States Census Bureau, he was one of the first to develop methods for statistical sampling and made contributions in many areas of surveys and censuses.

William N. Hurwitz is the author of Sample Survey Methods and Theory, Volume 1: Methods and Applications, published by Wiley.

Table of Contents

An Elementary Survey of Sampling Principles.

Biases and Nonsampling Errors in Survey Results.

Sample Designs for Some Common Sampling Problems.

Simple Random Sampling.

Stratified Random Sampling.

Simple One- or Two-Stage Cluster Sampling.

Stratified Single or Multi-Stage Cluster Sampling.

Control of Variation in Size of Cluster in Estimating Totals,Averages, or Ratios.

Multi-Stage Sampling with Large Primary Sampling Units.

Estimating Variances.

Regression Estimates, Double Sampling, Sampling for Time Series,Systematic Sampling, and Other Sampling Methods.

Case Studies—Designs and Results of Some Actual SampleSurveys.

Appendix.

Index.

Editorial Reviews

A textbook and reference manual for students and for investigators engaged in the design of sample surveys. Volumes I and II combined give a comprehensive presentation of both sampling theory and practice. Volume I (30967-2) gives the principles and methods of sampling and their applications to various types of problems. Formulas appropriate to the methods presented are given without proof. Volume II (30966-4) contains the fundamental theory on which sampling methods are based, together with derivations of the formulas and proofs of statements made in Volume I. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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