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Best books to learn Sampling and survey methodology, in order
A survey is two separate problems wearing one name: choosing who to ask, which is statistics, and working out what an answer means, which is cognitive psychology. Most books do one well and the other badly, so this path deliberately alternates between them.
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Frequently asked questions
- How should I approach learning sampling and survey methodology?
- A survey is two separate problems wearing one name: choosing who to ask, which is statistics, and working out what an answer means, which is cognitive psychology. Most books do one well and the other badly, so this path deliberately alternates between them.
- What's a good book to start sampling and survey methodology with?
- A strong starting point is Model assisted survey sampling by Carl-Erik Särndal. The ordered reading paths above show exactly where it fits and what to read next.