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The Ensemble Cast: Understanding Sampling and Demography

Students often conflate πi \pi_i with n/N n/N . While true for simple random sampling, in stratified or cluster designs, πi \pi_i varies per individual. Using a uniform n/N n/N for complex designs leads to catastrophic bias and inaccurate variance estimation of the population total.
Institutional Reference: Applied Statistics
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