Sampling and Estimation
Code
400015
Academic unit
NOVA Information Management School
Credits
6.0
Teacher in charge
Teaching language
Portuguese. If there are Erasmus students, classes will be taught in English
Objectives
-To cover basic theoretical and practical aspects of survey sampling;
-Familiarize participants with sampling terminology and the general objectives of sample surveys;
-Presenting the classical Statistical sampling methods, conditions and situations where each is appropriate;
-Provide practice in applying the sampling methods discussed in class and the calculations of sample dimensions, desired estimates and their measures of precision;
-Be able to apply new knowledge in a daily work environment.
Prerequisites
Subject matter
-General framework, notation and terminology
-Simple random sampling
-Stratified random sampling
-Cluster sampling
-Two-stage sampling
-Estimation of a ratio
-Use of auxiliary information
-Estimation in domains
Bibliography
Barnet, V. (2002). Sample Survey - Principles & Methods. London, Arnold; Cochran, W. (1977). Sampling Techniques. New York, Wiley.; Dussaix, A.-M. and J.-M. Grosbras (1992). Exercices de Sondages. Paris, Economica.; Grosbras, J.-M. (1987). Methodes Statistiques des Sondages. Paris, Economica.; Särndal, C.-E., B. Swensson. J. Wretman (1992). Mo
Teaching method
Evaluation method
INtermediate test. Final exam. Participation in the courses.