Survey Sampling Methods

3 Credits

In this course, students are introduced to key concepts such as sampling theory, questionnaire design, survey planning, questions ordering, sources of errors, types of bias in surveys , and sampling from finite vs. infinite populations. Furthermore, students will explore sampling designs including simple random sampling, stratified and systematic sampling, and cluster sampling. Students will explore concepts like design effects and implement methods to conduct power and sample size calculations for different population parameters in different sampling designs using standard/free software. Prerequisites: BSTA 402