Sampling Design Course

Date:

05/02/2015

Organised by:

Lancaster University

Presenter:

Professor Brian Francis

Level:

Intermediate (some prior knowledge)

Contact:

Angela Mercer, 01524 593064, a.j.mercer@lancaster.ac.uk

Map:

View in Google Maps  (LA1 4YF)

Venue:

Postgraduate Statistics Centre, c/o Mathematics and Statistics, Lancaster University, Lancaster

Description:

Outline:  The main aim of this module is to give a solid foundation to the understanding of sampling and sampling methods.  Various methods of survey sampling will be considered and practical examples given throughout the module.

Topics covered will include:

(1)   Basic ideas of sampling

(2)  Sampling designs: simple random sampling, stratified sampling, proportionate stratified sampling; cluster sampling; multi-stage sampling, systematic sampling.

(3)  Sample size determination and sampling frames

(4) Experiments and investigations

(5) Ways of collecting information

(6) Sampling weights and non-reponse

Learning: Students will learn thorugh the application of concepts and techniques covered in the module by application to real data sets.  Students will be encouraged to examine issues of substantive interest in these studies

Cost:

External from industry/commerce £255 per day;
External from academic institution/public sector/charity staff £220 per day; External Postgraduate Student £150 per day.

Website and registration:

Region:

North West

Keywords:

Data Collection, Sampling

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