Introduction to sample design and estimation in social surveys
- Open to
- All staff in the Government Statistical Service
- Training category
- Analytical
- Type of training
- Face to face
- Length
- One day
- Organiser
- Analysis Function Capability Team
- Provider
- Office for National Statistics
- Location
- Newport, Titchfield
Description
This classroom-based session explores aspects of sampling and estimation that are particularly applicable to social (household) surveys.
Learning outcomes
By the end of the course, participants will be able to understand:
- the use of sampling frames
- sample design and different sampling methods
- estimation of simple statistics under various designs and their associated standard errors and confidence intervals
- the use of weights
How to book
These courses are provided depending on demand. If you would like access to this course, please contact gss.capability@statistics.gov.uk.
Contact:
Email: gss.capability@statistics.gov.uk
Related courses:
Intermediate sample design and estimation in social surveys
Introduction to sample design and estimation in business surveys
Intermediate sample design and estimation in business surveys