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An introduction to practical aspects of survey sampling, including writing a survey proposal, costing, non-sampling errors, rudiments of sampling theory, questionnaire design, fieldwork, basic analytic techniques and report writing. Practical aspects of survey design and implementation form part of the course, including students developing their own survey proposals. Some use of a statistical package such as SAS or Excel will be required. The ability to write well in English is expected, as some assignments are to be presented as reports. Students unfamiliar with or unpractised at report writing are recommended to take the course WRIT 101. Co-taught with STAT 439. |
