Publisher’s description: This book allows for a thorough presentation of diverse fundamental concepts, based on the long-term teaching experience and expertise of two leading authorities on design theory. Divided into twelve chapters, each complete with exercises and bibliography, the author provides an exceptionally complete and challenging look at the theory and methods of sampling in all its aspects. Coverage includes the Horvitz-Thompson estimator, use of auxiliary size measures in survey sampling, cluster sampling designs, systematic sampling designs, stratified sampling designs, the super-population approach, randomized response and much more.