Principles of Sampling

Publication type

Book Chapter

Series Number

23

Series

Research Methods for Postgraduates (2nd edition)

Author

Editor

Publication date

February 4, 2002

Abstract:

This book chapter provides an introduction to the ideas of sampling for the purpose of scientific study, including bias, variance, accuracy and inference, as well as an overview of some important sampling and weighting techniques.

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