Workshop: Using weights in Understanding Society
Date:
27/11/2020
Organised by:
University of Essex - Understanding Society
Presenter:
Dr Olena Kaminska
Level:
Intermediate (some prior knowledge)
Contact:
Jay James, jolanda.james@essex.ac.uk
Description:
Understanding Society has a very complex survey structure and this needs to be taken into account in any analysis in order to infer results to a population. An easy way to take the structure into account correctly is by using weights alongside strata and clustering adjustments. This course aims to explain what weights take into account in Understanding Society. First, we will describe how weights are created. We will then provide guidance on how to select the best weight for a range of analyses. The course will then expand on how to create a tailored weight for a specific analysis, when this can make a difference and will be worth the effort, and will walk you step by step on creating such weights in a hands-on session.
PROGRAMME
09.30 - 10.00 Registration
10.00 - 11.30 Lectures
11.30 – 11.45 Short break
11.45 - 13.00 Lectures and hands-on-session
13.00 - 14.00 Lunch
Please note that this is being planned to be an in-person workshop at the University of Essex Colchester Campus. However, if a lockdown is in place at that time due to the covid19 pandemic then it will be an online workshop. We will inform you if and when such a lockdown is announced.
Cost:
The workshop is free to attend. The only costs will be for travel and accommodation if needed.
Website and registration:
Region:
East of England
Keywords:
Data Collection, Stata
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