PROC SURVEYSELECT provides a variety of methods ... from the sample to the survey population. Refer to Kish (1987, 1965), Kalton (1983), and Cochran (1977) for more information on probability sampling ...
Stratified Random Sampling – If you suspect there ... determining the sample size, using a random selection method, avoiding selection bias, verifying independence, replicating the sampling ...
If you request a stratified sample design with a STRATA statement ... requests systematic selection with probability proportional to size. See the section "PPS Systematic Sampling" for details on this ...