Wiley -Blackwell Survey Sampling - Human Population Guide

Master the science and practical application of sampling techniques with this guide from Wiley-Blackwell. Focused on surveys of human populations, this book provides a clear path to designing and executing valid samples of moderate dimensions and difficulty. Learn how to avoid selection biases while becoming more adept at evaluating sample results. You will gain the skills to judge validity, precision, and the limits of inference or applicability in your research. This resource combines scientific methodology with the practical domestic arts of sampling, offering invaluable tricks typically only found through long-term apprenticeship. It is an essential resource for those studying methodology within psychology and psychiatry.