Preface |
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About the Authors |
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SECTION I SAMPLING BASICS |
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Chapter 1 Introduction to Sampling |
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1.2 A Brief History of Sampling |
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1.3.1 Sources of Research Error |
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1.3.2 Probability versus Nonprobability Samples |
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Types of Probability Samples |
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Calculating Sampling Probabilities |
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Types of Nonprobability Samples |
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Comparing Probability and Nonprobability Samples |
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1.4 Guidelines for Good Sampling |
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1.5 Chapter Summary and Overview of Book |
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Exercises and Discussion Questions |
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24 | (3) |
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Chapter 2 Defining and Framing the Population |
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2.1 Defining the Population |
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2.1.1 Defining Population Units |
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2.1.2 Setting Population Boundaries |
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The Need for Operational Specificity in Population Boundaries |
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Other Issues in Setting Population Boundaries |
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31 | (2) |
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2.2 Framing the Population |
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2.2.2 Problems With Lists |
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2.2.3 Coping With Omissions |
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40 | (1) |
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40 | (5) |
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45 | (2) |
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47 | (1) |
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Registration-Based Sampling |
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General Comments on Coping With Omissions |
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52 | (1) |
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2.2.4 Coping With Ineligibles |
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52 | (3) |
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2.2.5 Coping With Duplications |
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55 | (1) |
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2.2.6 Coping With Clustering |
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56 | (2) |
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Sampling Within Households |
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58 | (1) |
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Weighting Data to the Proper Population Unit |
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59 | (1) |
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2.2.7 Framing Populations Without a List |
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59 | (1) |
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60 | (3) |
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Exercises and Discussion Questions |
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61 | (2) |
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Chapter 3 Drawing the Sample and Executing the Research |
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63 | (10) |
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3.1.1 Simple Random Sampling |
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64 | (4) |
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3.1.2 Systematic Sampling |
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68 | (3) |
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71 | (1) |
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Sampling From Directories |
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71 | (1) |
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Sampling From File Drawers |
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72 | (1) |
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3.2 Executing the Research |
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3.2.1 Controlling Nonresponse Bias |
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75 | (1) |
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Maximizing Response Rates |
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75 | (1) |
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76 | (2) |
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Probability Sampling With Quotas |
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78 | (2) |
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Weighting for Differential Response Rates |
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80 | (3) |
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Comparing Early Versus Late Respondents |
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83 | (1) |
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Follow-up Studies of Nonrespondents |
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83 | (1) |
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3.2.2 Calculating Response Rates |
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84 | (3) |
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87 | (2) |
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Exercises and Discussion Questions |
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87 | (2) |
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SECTION II SAMPLE SIZE AND SAMPLE EFFICIENCY |
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Chapter 4 Setting Sample Size |
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4.1 Sampling Error Illustrated |
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91 | (5) |
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4.2 Sample Size Based on Confidence Intervals |
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96 | (5) |
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4.2.1 Computational Examples |
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98 | (2) |
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4.2.2 How to Estimate σ or p |
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100 | (1) |
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4.3 Sample Size Based on Hypothesis Testing Power |
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101 | (1) |
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4.4 Sample Size Based on the Value of Information |
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4.4.1 Why Information Has Value |
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103 | (1) |
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4.4.2 Factors Related to the Value of Information |
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104 | (1) |
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4.4.3 Sample Size and the Value of Information |
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105 | (1) |
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4.5 Informal Methods for Setting Sample Size |
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4.5.1 Using Previous or Typical Sample Sizes |
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4.5.2 Using the Magic Number |
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4.5.3 Anticipating Subgroup Analyses |
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109 | (1) |
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4.5.4 Using Resource Limitations |
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109 | (1) |
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110 | (3) |
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Exercises and Discussion Questions |
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111 | (2) |
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Chapter 5 Stratified Sampling |
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5.1 When Should Stratified Samples Be Used? |
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5.1.1 The Strata Are of Direct Interest |
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5.1.2 Variances Differ Across Strata |
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5.1.3 Costs Differ Across Strata |
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5.1.4 Prior Information Differs Across Strata |
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5.2 Other Uses of Stratification |
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5.3 How to Draw a Stratified Sample |
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124 | (2) |
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126 | (3) |
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Exercises and Discussion Questions |
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127 | (2) |
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Chapter 6 Cluster Sampling |
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129 | (26) |
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6.1 When Are Cluster Samples Appropriate? |
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131 | (3) |
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131 | (1) |
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132 | (1) |
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6.1.4 Locating Special Populations |
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133 | (1) |
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6.2 Increased Sample Variability as a Result of Clustering |
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134 | (3) |
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6.2.1 Measuring Homogeneity Within Clusters |
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135 | (1) |
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6.2.2 Design Effects From Clustering |
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136 | (1) |
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137 | (5) |
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6.3.1 Typical Cluster Sizes |
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140 | (1) |
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140 | (1) |
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Graduate Student Projects |
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141 | (1) |
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Clustering Within Households |
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141 | (1) |
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142 | (2) |
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6.5 How to Draw a Cluster Sample |
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6.5.1 Drawing Clusters With Equal Probabilities |
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144 | (1) |
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6.5.2 Drawing Clusters With Probabilities Proportionate to Size |
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145 | (6) |
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6.5.3 Drawing Stratified Cluster Samples |
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151 | (2) |
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153 | (2) |
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Exercises and Discussion Questions |
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154 | (1) |
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SECTION III ADDITIONAL TOPICS IN SAMPLING |
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155 | (78) |
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Chapter 7 Estimating Population Characteristics From Samples |
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157 | (22) |
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7.1 Weighting Sample Data |
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158 | (7) |
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7.1.1 Should Data Be Weighted? |
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161 | (4) |
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7.2 Using Models to Guide Sampling and Estimation |
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165 | (9) |
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7.2.1 Examples of Using Models |
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166 | (2) |
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7.2.2 Using Models to Reduce the Variance of Estimates |
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168 | (1) |
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Sample Allocation in Stratified Probability Designs |
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168 | (1) |
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170 | (1) |
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7.2.3 Using Models to Cope With Violations of Probability Sampling Assumptions |
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171 | (1) |
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Dealing With the Lack of an Adequate Frame |
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171 | (1) |
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Dealing With High Nonresponse |
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171 | (1) |
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Making Estimates for Nonfinite Populations |
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172 | (1) |
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7.2.4 Conclusions About the Use of Models |
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172 | (2) |
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7.3 Measuring the Uncertainty of Estimates From Complex or Nonprobability Samples |
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174 | (1) |
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175 | (4) |
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Exercises and Discussion Questions |
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177 | (2) |
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Chapter 8 Sampling in Special Contexts |
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179 | (42) |
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8.1 Sampling for Online Research |
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179 | (2) |
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8.2 Sampling Visitors to a Place |
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181 | (7) |
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8.2.1 Selecting Places for Intercept Research |
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182 | (1) |
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8.2.2 Sampling Visitors Within Places |
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183 | (5) |
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8.3 Sampling Rare Populations |
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188 | (11) |
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8.3.1 Telephone Cluster Sampling |
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189 | (2) |
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8.3.2 Disproportionate Stratified Sampling |
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191 | (2) |
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193 | (2) |
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8.3.4 Dual-Frame Sampling |
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195 | (2) |
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197 | (1) |
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8.3.6 Online Data Collection for Rare Groups |
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198 | (1) |
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8.4 Sampling Organizational Populations |
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199 | (1) |
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8.5 Sampling Groups Such as Influence Groups or Elites |
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200 | (1) |
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201 | (5) |
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8.6.1 Initial Nonresponse in Panels |
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202 | (1) |
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8.6.2 Differential Mortality Over Time |
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202 | (1) |
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203 | (1) |
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8.6.4 Implications for Panel Sampling |
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203 | (2) |
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8.6.5 Other Issues in Panel Sampling |
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205 | (1) |
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8.7 Sampling in International Contexts |
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206 | (2) |
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8.8 Big Data and Survey Sampling |
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208 | (3) |
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8.8.1 Big Data as a Survey Complement |
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208 | (1) |
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8.8.2 Big Data as a Survey Replacement |
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209 | (2) |
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8.9 Incorporating Smartphones, Social Media, and Technological Changes |
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211 | (5) |
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8.9.1 Smartphones and Surveys |
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8.9.2 Social Media and Surveys |
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213 | (2) |
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8.9.3 A General Framework for Incorporating New Technologies |
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215 | (1) |
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216 | (5) |
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Exercises and Discussion Questions |
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219 | (2) |
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Chapter 9 Evaluating Samples |
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221 | (12) |
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221 | (3) |
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9.2 How Good Must the Sample Be? |
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224 | (7) |
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9.2.1 Concepts of Representation and Error |
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224 | (2) |
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9.2.2 Requirements for Sample Quality Across Research Contexts |
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226 | (1) |
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Imperfect Samples May Be Useful for Exploration or Screening |
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227 | (1) |
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Imperfect Samples May Be Useful for Testing Relationships |
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227 | (2) |
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Imperfect Samples Are Usable in Academic Research |
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229 | (1) |
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The Heaviest Burden on Sample Quality |
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230 | (1) |
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230 | (1) |
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231 | (2) |
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Exercises and Discussion Questions |
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232 | (1) |
References |
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233 | (6) |
Author Index |
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239 | (2) |
Subject Index |
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