Theory of sampling and sampling practice / Теория и практика опробования

Numerous articles and a few books have been written about sampling of particulate materials before this third edition. Then, why select Pierre Gy’s theory, Visman and Ingamells’s works? As a Pierre Gy’s Gold Medalist I want to bring my knowledge and experience on the Theory of Sampling (TOS) and contribute to making sure TOS grows in a rational way, in spite of its many detractors. Looking at comments made around the world, it is clear that many statisticians and empiricists promoting “Measurement of Uncertainty” (MU) strongly believe that TOS is something they can live without. Such antagonism is misplaced, unjustified and very unfair. I also strongly believe the MU promoters, who most of the time, are more comfortable with J. Visman’s work, need TOS, and vice versa. In this third edition of my book a special effort is made to integrate J. Visman and C. O. Ingamells’s works into the TOS and create a unified foundation that may help to create better sampling standards. <...>