ST205 Half Unit
Sample Surveys and Experiments
This information is for the 2025/26 session.
Course Convenor
Prof Irini Moustaki
Availability
This course is available on the BSc in Accounting and Finance, BSc in Data Science, BSc in Management, BSc in Mathematics, Statistics and Business, Erasmus Reciprocal Programme of Study, Exchange Programme for Students from University of California, Berkeley, International Exchange (1 Term) and International Exchange (Full Year). This course is freely available as an outside option to students on other programmes where regulations permit. It does not require permission. This course is freely available to General Course students. It does not require permission.
This course cannot be taken with ST307 Aspects of Market Research.
Requisites
Mutually exclusive courses:
This course cannot be taken with ST307 at any time on the same degree programme.
Additional requisites:
Statistics to the level of ST107 Quantitative Methods or SP201 Research Methods for Social Policy.
Course content
Sampling methods for social surveys. Survey design and estimation. Nonresponse and measurement error. Design of experiments and observational studies.
Teaching
20 hours of lectures and 10 hours of classes in the Autumn Term.
This course has a reading week in Week 6 of Autumn Term.
Formative assessment
Weekly exercises and group presentations. Students are expected to work on exercises weekly and submit them for marking and feedback. Feedback is provided on the weekly exercises by the beginning of the next class. Students will gain hands-on experience using R and Excel to solve problems.
Indicative reading
- S. Lohr, Sampling: Design and Analysis (2021)
- V. Barnett, Sample Survey Principles and Methods (2009)
- F.J. Fowler Jr, Survey Research Methods (2008).
- R.L.Scheaffer et al, Elementary Survey Sampling (2005)
Assessment
Exam (100%), duration: 120 Minutes in the January exam period
Key facts
Department: Statistics
Course Study Period: Autumn Term
Unit value: Half unit
FHEQ Level: Level 5
CEFR Level: Null
Total students 2024/25: 89
Average class size 2024/25: 15
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Personal development skills
- Self-management
- Team working
- Problem solving
- Application of information skills
- Communication
- Application of numeracy skills
- Specialist skills