Sampling: Design and Analysis, Third Edition Sharon L. Lohr is a practical study book on the principles of sampling design and statistical analysis. The book focuses on designing and analyzing surveys, applicable in, among other fields, the social sciences, health care, and agriculture. The third edition has been updated with recent scientific developments and a new chapter on nonprobability sampling.
Overview
This edition covers topics such as low response rates and the use of the internet as a method for collecting data, which is essential for contemporary survey methods. For readers with a basic knowledge of statistics, optional sections are available that delve deeper into the theoretical aspects of survey sampling. The book includes more than 200 new examples and exercises.
Features
- Extensive revision with the latest research results and applications.
- New chapter on nonprobability samples.
- Practical examples from various disciplines, including public opinion and ecology.
- Companion website with datasets, computer codes, and free additional books for R and SAS software.
Product information
- Author: Sharon L. Lohr
- Series: Chapman & Hall/CRC Texts in Statistical Science
- Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
- Imprint: Chapman & Hall/CRC
- Publication date: 2021-11-30
- Number of pages: 674
- ISBN: 9780367279509
- Subject: Probability and statistics
- BISAC: MATHEMATICS / Probability & Statistics / General
About the author
Sharon L. Lohr is a renowned statistician and author in the field of survey sampling and applied statistics. She is a member of the American Statistical Association and the International Statistical Institute, and has received several prestigious awards. Her broad experience includes academic positions and consulting.