Introduction to Sampling Theory

Catalog description

Pre-requisite: BIOE 6535. The purpose of the course is to provide participants with tools to identify, design, apply and explain the most appropriate sampling and estimation methods in various Public Health issues at multiple (individual, group, organization, community, and populat ion) levels. The course explores survey design and properties of estimators for the main design components used in probability sample: simple, systematic, stratified and cluster sampling. To facilitate sampling design, analysis and graphical illustrations, software will be used, such as: R and QGIS, or other open—source software program. Quality improvement methods will be presented. The course will be offered onsite through interactive lectures, practical exercises, and discussions. At the end of the course, the students will be able to analyze survey data, and gain experience in dealing with graphical illustrations, nonresponse and other challenges.