447-6289-00L Sampling Surveys
| Semester | Autumn Semester 2019 |
| Lecturers | |
| Periodicity | two-yearly recurring course |
| Course | Does not take place this semester. |
| Language of instruction | German |
| Comment | Special Students "University of Zurich (UZH)" in the Master Program in Biostatistics at UZH cannot register for this course unit electronically. Forward the lecturer's written permission to attend to the Registrar's Office. Alternatively, the lecturer may also send an email directly to registrar@ethz.ch. The Registrar's Office will then register you for the course. |
Courses
| Number | Title | Hours | Lecturers | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 447-6289-00 G | Stichproben-Erhebungen
 Does not take place this semester. Blockkurs. Weitere Informationen unter http://stat.ethz.ch/wbl/wbl | 17.5s hrs |
Catalogue data
| Abstract | The elements of a sample survey are explained. The most important classical sample designs (simple random sampling and stratified random sampling) with their estimation procedures and the use of auxiliary information including the Horvitz-Thompson estimator are introduced. Data preparation, non-response and its treatment, variance estimation and analysis of survey data is discussed. |
| Learning objective | Knowledge of the Elements and the process of a sample survey. Understanding of the paradigm of random samples. Knowledge of simple random samplinig and stratified random sampling and capability to apply the corresponding methods. Knowledge of further methods of sampling and estimation as well as data preparation and analysis. |
Performance assessment
| Performance assessment information (valid until the course unit is held again) | |
Performance assessment as a semester course | |
| ECTS credits | 2 credits |
| Examiners | B. Hulliger |
| Type | ungraded semester performance |
| Language of examination | German |
| Repetition | Repetition possible without re-enrolling for the course unit. |
Learning materials
| No public learning materials available. | |
| Only public learning materials are listed. |
Groups
| No information on groups available. |
Restrictions
| General |  : Special students and auditors need a special permission from the lecturers |
Offered in
| Programme | Section | Type | |
|---|---|---|---|
| CAS in Applied Statistics | Further Courses | W |  |
| DAS in Applied Statistics | Electives | W | |
| Statistics Master | Statistical and Mathematical Courses | W | |