Applied Survey Sampling

Edward Blair - University of Houston, USA
Johnny Blair - Independent Consultant, USA

Courses:
Survey Research

December 2014 | 272 pages | SAGE Publications, Inc

Written for students and researchers who wish to understand the conceptual and practical aspects of sampling, this book is designed to be accessible without requiring advanced statistical training. It covers a wide range of topics, from the basics of sampling to special topics such as sampling rare populations, sampling organizational populations, and sampling visitors to a place. Using cases and examples to illustrate sampling principles and procedures, the book thoroughly covers the fundamentals of modern survey sampling, and addresses recent changes in the survey environment such as declining response rates, the rise of Internet surveys, the need to accommodate cell phones in telephone surveys, and emerging uses of social media and big data.

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Section I: SAMPLING BASICS

Chapter 1: Introduction to Sampling

1.1 Introduction

1.2 A Brief History of Sampling

1.3 Sampling Concepts

1.3.1 Sources of Research Error

1.3.2 Probability versus Nonprobability Samples

1.4 Guidelines for Good Sampling

1.5 Chapter Summary and Overview of Book

Chapter 2: Defining and Framing the Population

2.1 Defining the Population

2.1.1 Defining Population Units

2.1.2 Setting Population Boundaries

2.2 Framing the Population

2.2.1 Obtaining a List

2.2.2 Problems With Lists

2.2.3 Coping With Omissions

2.2.4 Coping With Ineligibles

2.2.5 Coping With Duplications

2.2.6 Coping With Clustering

2.2.7 Framing Populations Without a List

2.3 Chapter Summary

Chapter 3: Drawing the Sample and Executing the

3.1 Drawing the Sample

3.1.1 Simple Random Sampling

3.1.2 Systematic Sampling

3.1.3 Physical Sampling

3.2 Executing the Research

3.2.1 Controlling Nonresponse Bias

3.2.2 Calculating Response Rates

3.3 Chapter summary

Section II: SAMPLE SIZE AND SAMPLE EFFICIENCY

Chapter 4: Setting Sample Size

4.1 Sampling Error Illustrated

4.2 Sample Size Based on Confidence Intervals

4.2.1 Computational Examples

4.2.2 How to Estimate s or p

4.3 Sample Size Based on Hypothesis Testing Power

4.4 Sample Size Based on the Value of Information

4.4.1 Why Information Has Value

4.4.2 Factors Related to the Value of Information

4.4.3 Sample Size and the Value of Information

4.5 Informal Methods for Setting Sample Size

4.5.1 Using Previous or Typical Sample Sizes

4.5.2 Using the Magic Number

4.5.3 Anticipating Subgroup Analyses

4.5.4 Using Resource Limitations

4.6 Chapter Summary

Chapter 5: Stratified Sampling

5.1 When Should Stratified Samples Be Used?

5.1.1 The Strata Are of Direct Interest

5.1.2 Variances Differ Across Strata

5.1.3 Costs Differ Across Strata

5.1.4 Prior Information Differs Across Strata

5.2 Other Uses of Stratification

5.3 How to Draw a Stratified Sample

5.4 Chapter Summary

Chapter 6: Cluster Sampling

6.1 When Are Cluster Samples Appropriate?

6.1.1 Travel Costs

6.1.2 Fixed Costs

6.1.3 Listing Costs

6.1.4 Locating Special Populations

6.2 Increased Sample Variability as a Result of Clustering

6.2.1 Measuring Homogeneity Within Clusters

6.2.2 Design Effects From Clustering

6.3 Optimum Cluster Size

6.3.1 Typical Cluster Sizes

6.4 Defining Clusters

6.5 How to Draw a Cluster Sample

6.5.1 Drawing Clusters With Equal Probabilities

6.5.2 Drawing Clusters With Probabilities Proportionate to Size

6.5.3 Drawing Stratified Cluster Samples

6.6 Chapter Summary

Section III: ADDITIONAL TOPICS IN SAMPLING

Chapter 7: Estimating Population Characteristics From Samples

7.1 Weighting Sample Data

7.1.1 Should Data Be Weighted?

7.2 Using Models to Guide Sampling and Estimation

7.2.1 Examples of Using Models

7.2.2 Using Models to Reduce the Variance of Estimates

7.2.3 Using Models to Cope With Violations of Probability Sampling Assumptions

7.2.4 Conclusions About the Use of Models

7.3 Measuring the Uncertainty of Estimates From Complex or Nonprobability Samples

7.4 Chapter Summary

Chapter 8: Sampling in Special Contexts

8.1 Sampling for Online Research

8.2 Sampling Visitors to a Place

8.2.1 Selecting Places for Intercept Research

8.2.2 Sampling Visitors Within Places

8.3 Sampling Rare Populations

8.3.1 Telephone Cluster Sampling

8.3.2 Disproportionate Stratified Sampling

8.3.3 Network Sampling

8.3.4 Dual-Frame Sampling

8.3.5 Location Sampling

8.3.6 Online Data Collection for Rare Groups

8.4 Sampling Organizational Populations

8.5 Sampling Groups Such as Influence Groups or Elites

8.6 Panel Sampling

8.6.1 Initial Nonresponse in Panels

8.6.2 Differential Mortality Over Time

8.6.3 Panel Aging

8.6.4 Implications for Panel Sampling

8.6.5 Other Issues in Panel Sampling

8.7 Sampling in International Contexts

8.8 Big Data and Survey Sampling

8.8.1 Big Data as a Survey Complement

8.8.2 Big Data as a Survey Replacement

8.9 Incorporating Smartphones, Social Media, and Technological Changes

8.9.1 Smartphones and Surveys

8.9.2 Social Media and Surveys

8.9.3 A General Framework for Incorporating New Technologies

8.10 Chapter Summary

Chapter 9: Evaluating Samples

9.1 The Sample Report

9.2 How Good Must the Sample Be?

9.2.1 Concepts of Representation and Error

9.2.2 Requirements for Sample Quality Across Research Contexts

9.3 Chapter Summary

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January 27, 2016

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Key features

KEY FEATURES:

Accessible: Written for social science students and researchers, this book provides clear, easily applied instruction without complex statistical derivations.
Applied: Examples and cases bring abstract material into focus and effectively demonstrate the importance of proper sampling in the research process.
Current: The book covers recent developments not reflected in existing sampling books, including today’s declining response rates and the rise of the Internet, cellphones, and social media.
Hands-on: Throughout the book, exercises encourage readers to think about key issues in survey research.

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