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It has long concerned me that when using statistical software, if the user does not understand the principles involved, they may misuse such software and certainly won't do anything innovative. In a very simple but frequently occurring case, online sample size calculators are apparently routinely misused ...

This is not a small problem, and yes it is very horrifying, or "terrifying" as David said. Having worked with the production of US Federal Government Official Statistics, I can tell you it is taken deadly seriously, with integrity and pride in the work. That is the norm. ------------------------------ ...

I would be particularly interested in what the JSDSE has on the "national statistical office" level, when there is something to report in that area. Thank you. Happy New Year ------------------------------ James Knaub (Jim) Retired Lead Mathematical Statistician ------------------------------

Thank you for your helpful reply, Jerzy. I have the second edition of Lohr, but I see that the third has added a new chapter. Hmmm. Thanks again. ------------------------------ James Knaub (Jim) Retired Lead Mathematical Statistician ------------------------------

I have been studying a particular methodology issue, and looking to see how various texts have addressed it. I have a number of sampling books, but only a few published since 2010, with the latest being Yves Tille, Sampling and Estimation from Finite Populations, 2020, Wiley. In my early days of survey ...