This book presents the theory that lies behind the sampling methods. Before giving the theory of sample surveys, the mathematical and statistical tools needed to understand the rigorous development of theory are presented along with the kind of work a sampling statistician does in the field.

Preface / Elements of Probability and Estimation / Sample Survery Background / Basic Methods of Sample Selection/ Stratification / Further use of Supplementary Information / Sampling and Subsampling of Clusters / Double-Sampling Procedures and Repetitive Surveys / Nonsampling Errors / Other Developments.

University level Students and Statisticians