Evaluate the convenience of using survey methods to solve a research problem Choose among alternative sampling frames and designs Estimate simple statistics and their sampling errors on moderately complex samples Compute confidence intervals and perform statistical tests based on the normal distribution Design, test and evaluate a questionnaire Choose among alternative data collection modes Manage data collection and non-response reduction Use the SPSS complex samples module
1. Introduction to survey methodology. Design stages and associated errors 2. Sample design and sampling error 3. Use of sampling errors for building confidence intervals and hypothesis tests 4. Data collection methods 5. Questionnaire design and evaluation 6. Target population, sampling frame and coverage error 7. Non-response error and its reduction 8. Data collection. Interviewer error
Tipus d’activitat Hores amb professor Hores sense professor Total Exposició dels estudiants 2,00 10,00 12,00 Lectura / comentari de textos 0 25,00 25,00 Prova d'avaluació 2,00 10,00 12,00 Resolució d'exercicis 8,00 10,00 18,00 Sessió participativa 16,00 0 16,00 Total 28,00 55,00 83
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Activitats d'avaluació: Descripció de l'activitat Avaluació de l'activitat % Reading Groves' (2004) book It is evaluated with the exam Analysis of complex samples with SPSS Written delivery of a complex sample analysis with SPSS. It can be done in groups of up to 3 students. Questionnaire design Design and pilot test of a one-page questionnaire according to research objectives freely choosen by the student. Oral presentation and discussion of all questionnaires in the classroom. It can be done in groups of up to 3 students. Exam Written exam on the contents of Groves (2004) and the lectures
First chance evaluation: The final mark will be computed as: -Analysis of complex samples with SPSS: 25% -Questionnaire design: 25% -Exam: 50% These weights are subject to the following restrictions: - The delivery of the analysis of complex samples and the questionnaire design is compulsory. -The minimum required mark of the exam is 3. Second chance evaluation: - Exam: 100%