Survey Sampling Methods - Softcover

Ladusingh, Laishram

Softcover

ISBN 10: 9387472418 ISBN 13: 9789387472419

Verlag: PHI Learning, 2018

Inhaltsangabe

The book, comprising the latest developments in sampling techniques, presents a blend of theoretical and practical aspects of sample survey, thus highlighting the context of applicability of various sampling methods.

Divided into thirteen chapters, the text discusses fundamentals of sample survey, provides basics of unified sampling approach, inculcates equal and unequal probability sampling concepts; introduces complex survey designs, including stratified, cluster, multi-stage sampling, ratio and regression estimators comprehensively. Inclusion of the topics on sampling weight calibration is an exclusive feature of the book as it provides a breather from the use of heavy mathematical formulae and enables the readers to take engage and appreciate various sampling techniques. Extensive illustration of the use of statistical software ‘STATA’ and ‘R’ in sampling and estimation provides opening for interface of theory and practice of survey sampling. Important topics of non-sampling errors and large-scale survey implementation process are augmented with real-life illustrations. In addition, the text apprises with the general method of estimation of population parameters applicable for all sampling procedures.

It is intended for the undergraduate students of statistics as well as for postgraduate students of statistics. Besides, it will be of immense use to the practitioners and researchers from the social science, medical science, demography, and public health domains.

KEY FEATURES:

• Several illustrations of various sampling methods based on Census of India 2011 data are included.
• Numerous worked-out problems provide scope to practice and learn methods of sample survey.
• Chapter-end exercises help students to practice statistical problems.
• References given in the bibliography at the end of the book broaden its scope.

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Laishram Ladusingh, Ph.D. (Population Studies), is Officiating Director of the International Institute for Population Sciences, Mumbai, and also, Professor and Head of Department of Mathematical Demography and Statistics at the same Institute. Earlier, he has been Associate Professor and Head, Department of Statistics, Manipur University and Assistant Director, Directorate of Economics and Statistics, Government of Manipur. With the teaching experience of more than three decades and practical experience of designing, implementation and management of large-scale demographic and health surveys, Dr. Ladusingh has also served as a key person for carrying out three rounds of DLHS commissioned by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India. He designed and imparted training for conducting Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey (MICS) for Myanmar as Consultant to UNICEF. He also served as member of Technical Advisory Committee of a number of bodies of Ministry of Health and Family Welfare and Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation, Government of India. Dr. Ladusingh has authored over 70 research papers in statistics, public health, economics and demography published in peer-review international and national scholarly journals. Dr. Ladusingh is also a member of the editorial board of a number of national and international journals.

Details zur Ausgabe

• Verlag: PHI Learning
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2018
• Sprache: Englisch
• ISBN 10: 9387472418
• ISBN 13: 9789387472419
• Einband: Tapa blanda
• Anzahl der Seiten: 232
• Kontakt zum Hersteller: Nicht verfügbar
• Verantwortliche Person: Nicht verfügbar