ABSTRACT

Combining the two statistical techniques of network sampling and adaptive sampling, this book illustrates the advantages of using them in tandem to effectively capture sparsely located elements in unknown pockets. It shows how network sampling is a reliable guide in capturing inaccessible entities through linked auxiliaries. The text also explores

chapter 1|6 pages

Notations and Introduction

chapter 2|20 pages

Sampling and Estimation Methods

chapter 3|14 pages

Plea for Network Sampling

chapter 4|12 pages

Need for Adaptive Sampling

chapter 6|24 pages

Applications and Case Studies

chapter 7|10 pages

A Brief Review of Available Literature