Sampling: Design and Analysis

TLDR

Sampling theory and practice are central to survey methodology, and Lohr’s SAMPLING: DESIGN AND ANALYSIS is widely regarded as a leading reference for training on real‑world survey problems. The book focuses on the statistical aspects of sampling, offering guidance on validity, design, and analysis of diverse survey forms while incorporating recent research and software instructions.

Abstract

For a current, practical introduction to the field of sampling that you'll want to keep close at hand, Sharon L. Lohr's SAMPLING: DESIGN AND ANALYSIS, 2ND EDITION, answers the call. Practical and authoritative, the book is listed as a standard reference for training on real-world survey problems by a number of prominent surveying organizations. Lohr concentrates on the statistical aspects of taking and analyzing a sample, incorporating a multitude of applications from a variety of disciplines. The text gives guidance on how to tell when a sample is valid or not, and how to design and analyze many different forms of sample surveys. Recent research on theoretical and applied aspects of sampling is included, as well as technology instructions for using statistical software with survey data.