AN INTRODUCTION TO SAMPLE SURVEY THEORY AND METHODS
An introduction to the methods used to design sample surveys and analyze the results. Topics covered include: basic tools, simple random sampling, ratio and regression estimation, stratification, systematic sampling, cluster (area) sampling, two-stage sampling, unequal probability sampling, non-sampling errors, and missing data. For illustration and clarification, examples are drawn from diverse areas of application.
Topics
- basic tools
- simple random sampling
- ratio and regression estimation
- stratification
- systematic sampling
- cluster (area) sampling
- two-stage sampling
- unequal probability sampling
- non-sampling errors
- and missing data
Topics explicitly listed in official catalogue description
Prerequisites & course information
Requisites: STAT 333 , 340 , graduate/professional standing, or declared in Statistics VISP Course Designation: Core GenEd - Natural Science & Wellness Breadth - Natural Science Level - Intermediate L&S Credit - L&S Liberal Arts and Science Repeatable for Credit: No Last Taught: Fall 2023
Sources
- Course catalogue ↗2026-2027