Survey Sampling Design and Analysis

3 credits · Undergraduate

This course discusses the planning and practice of sample surveys. Topics covered include simple random sampling, unequal probability sampling, stratified sampling, cluster sampling, multistage sampling, cost-effective design, analysis and control of sources of sampling and non- sampling error, ratio estimation, model-based regression estimation, resampling, and replication methods. Prerequisite(s): One of MATH 240-3, MATH 371-3, ECON 205-3, PSYC 315-4, STAT 240-3, or STAT 371-3 Preclusion(s): MATH 472-3, MATH 499-3 when offered as Design of Sample Surveys