Survey Analysis: Development and Structure

Abstract

The origin, developmental history and the significant contributions to the development of the discipline of Survey Analysis are briefly described. The content of the subject Survey Analysis - the general framework, the methods and techniques of study - are mentioned. Evidences - such as, establishment of survey research centres, holding of conferences on Survey Analysis, and literary warrant - are given in support of the formation of a theory of Survey Analysis with its own specialists. The relation of the subject Survey Analysis and its components to other subjects, and its position in the Schedule of Main Subjects in CC and UDC, are briefly discussed.