Finite Population Sampling and Inference: A Prediction Approach

Introduction to Prediction Theory.

Prediction Theory Under the General Linear Model.

Bias-Robustness.

Robustness and Efficiency.

Variance Estimation.

Stratified Populations.

Models with Qualitative Auxiliaries.

Clustered Populations.

Robust Variance Estimation in Two-Stage Cluster Sampling.

Alternative Variance Estimation Methods.

Special Topics and Open Questions.

Appendices.

Bibliography.

Answers to Select Exercises.

Indexes.