Survey design and sampling methods (2010/2011)

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Course code
4S01073
Name of lecturer
Claudio Capiluppi
Coordinator
Claudio Capiluppi
Number of ECTS credits allocated
4
Academic sector
SECS-S/05 - SOCIAL STATISTICS
Language of instruction
Italian
Location
VERONA
Period
Sem. 1A, Sem. 1B

Lesson timetable

Learning outcomes

The Survey is a fundamental method in Social Sciences.
How to design a survey with scientific validity ? How to carry out an opinion or a market survey by modern techniques ?
This course introduces in a simple way the sampling theory and some sampling techniques, analyzing the validity of a research design and the quality of collected data.
The modern computer assisted surveying technologies are then presented by means of tutorials and laboratorial activities, allowing the students to try and use a modern survey system software.

Syllabus

1. Data Production
2. Sampling
3. Statistical Hypothesis Testing
4. Data Quality
5. Computer Assisted Surveys
6. CAI Questionnaire Design and Implementation

Assessment methods and criteria

Presentation and discussion of a survey design project.

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