STAT 234
Methods of Survey Sampling
Statistics
College of Physical and Mathematical Sciences
Course Description
Sampling frames; questionnaire design; simple random, systematic, stratified, and cluster sampling methods; comparing domain means; contingency table analysis.
When Taught
Fall
Grade Rule
Grade Rule 8: A, B, C, D, E, I (Standard grade rule)
Min
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
2
Title
Basic Designs
Learning Outcome
Accurately identify and perform variance calculations for basic designs
Title
Sampling
Learning Outcome
Identify and sample using simple random sampling and various forms of stratified sampling, cluster sampling, and systematic sampling
Title
Graphical Representations
Learning Outcome
Create graphical representations of results
Title
Real Project
Learning Outcome
Participate in a real project involving sampling methodologies and appropriate point estimate and variance calculations
Title
Written and Oral Communication
Learning Outcome
Demonstrate effective written and oral communication skills as they present their findings
