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Record Nr.

UNINA9910300250403321

Autore

Quatember Andreas

Titolo

Pseudo-Populations : A Basic Concept in Statistical Surveys / / by Andreas Quatember

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Cham : , : Springer International Publishing : , : Imprint : Springer, , 2015

ISBN

3-319-11785-8

Edizione

[1st ed. 2015.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (145 p.)

Disciplina

519.5

Soggetti

Statistics

Social sciences - Statistical methods

Sociology - Methodology

Statistical Theory and Methods

Statistics in Social Sciences, Humanities, Law, Education, Behavorial Sciences, Public Policy

Sociological Methods

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Nota di contenuto

Statistical Surveys -- The Pseudo-Population Concept  -- Nonresponse and Untruthful Answering -- Simulation Studies in Survey Sampling -- The Bootstrap Method in Survey Sampling -- Generalized Randomized Response Questioning Designs -- A Unified Framework for Statistical Disclosure Control -- References -- Subject Index.

Sommario/riassunto

This book emphasizes that artificial or pseudo-populations play an important role in statistical surveys from finite universes in two manners: firstly, the concept of pseudo-populations may substantially improve users’ understanding of various aspects in the sampling theory and survey methodology; an example of this scenario is the Horvitz-Thompson estimator. Secondly, statistical procedures exist in which pseudo-populations actually have to be generated. An example of such a scenario can be found in simulation studies in the field of survey sampling, where close-to-reality pseudo-populations are generated from known sample and population data to form the basis for the simulation process. The chapters focus on estimation methods,



sampling techniques, nonresponse, questioning designs and statistical disclosure control.This book is a valuable reference in understanding the importance of the pseudo-population concept and applying it in teaching and research.

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Record Nr.

UNINA9910158951803321

Autore

Zellem USN LCDR Edward B

Titolo

Clausewitz And Seapower

Pubbl/distr/stampa

San Francisco : , : Tannenberg Publishing, , 2015

©2015

ISBN

9781782899952

1782899952

Edizione

[1st ed.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (47 pages)

Disciplina

997.11

Soggetti

Sea-power

Military operations, Naval

Clausewitz, Carl von, 1780-1831

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Nota di contenuto

Intro -- TABLE OF CONTENTS -- Acknowledgments -- Abstract -- Chapter 1 - Introduction -- Criticizing Clausewitz -- The Falkland Islands Case Study -- Chapter 2 - Historical Background -- Territorial Disputes -- Other Interests -- Argentina in 1981 -- Chapter 3 - The Conflict Begins -- Deception and Surprise at South Georgia -- The Main Invasion at Stanley -- Argentina's Force Capabilities -- British Force Capabilities -- Chapter 4 - British Operational Objectives and the War's Conduct -- Objective 1: Sea Blockade -- Objective 2: Recapture of South Georgia -- Objective 3: Sea and Air Supremacy -- Naval Engagements -- Air Engagements -- Objective 4: Recapture of the Falkland Islands -- Chapter 5 - Clausewitz Applied -- War as a Continuation of Politics -- Qualities of the Commanders -- The Trinity -- Surprise and Deception -- Correlation of Means and Ends -- Offensive and Defensive -- Center of Gravity -- Numerical Superiority



-- Friction -- Unit Spirit -- Chapter 6 - Conclusion -- Review of Research Question -- Conclusions -- Bibliography.

Sommario/riassunto

This paper explores the hypothesis that although Clausewitz has been criticized for not specifically addressing naval warfare in his seminal work On War, Clausewitzian principles are in fact not only applicable, but highly relevant to the modern conduct of war at sea. The 1982 Falkland Islands conflict between Great Britain and Argentina will be used as the framework to examine this hypothesis. As the largest and most significant series of naval engagements since World War II, the Falklands War provides a rich database of both traditional and non-traditional lessons learned about the conduct of war at sea. This paper begins with a brief discussion of critiques of Clausewitz and his apparent lack of focus on the naval element of warfare. It will be followed by a historical review of significant events leading up to, and during the Falkland Islands War. Key events in the war will then be reviewed and examined within a framework of Clausewitzian principles. The motives, key assumptions, military strategy, and tactics of Great Britain and Argentina will be discussed within the context of the Clausewitzian dictum that war is the continuation of politics by other means. Selected specific events in the campaign will then be addressed in terms of Clausewitzian principles of war to determine their relevance or irrelevance to modern naval strategy and campaigning.