This paper concerns the designing of certain analytical surveys (utilizing cluster sampling). The general concepts and problems peculiar to this type of study are discussed. The question of the ...

This example illustrates the use of regression analysis in a simple random cluster sampling design. The data are from S rndal, Swenson, and Wretman (1992, p. 652). A total of 284 Swedish ...

Adaptive cluster sampling is a powerful method for parameter estimation when a population is highly clumped with clumps widely separated. Unfortunately, its use has been somewhat limited until now ...