Step by Step Survey Weighting
Learn to calculate analysis weights for various survey designs in a real-world setting. We will cover topics on calculating base weights for single- and multistage designs, adjusting weights for unknown study eligibility and nonresponse using a few techniques, and aligning survey estimates with known population values through weight calibration. We will use specialized software for the procedures mentioned. This course will emphasize R but some examples in SAS and Stata are also discussed.
Prerequisites & course information
Prerequisite: SURV626 , or course in applied sampling. Recommended: Some experience with variance estimation (e.g., SURV742 ), statistical analysis using survey data, and the R statistical computing software. Additional Information: Students must have prior coursework similar to the content offered in undergraduate course SURV440 , or course in sampling theory.
Sources
- Course catalogue ↗2026-2027