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STAT7029 Design of Experiments and Surveys

Offered By Rsch Sch of Finance, Actuarial Studies & App Stats
Academic Career Graduate Coursework
Course Subject Statistics
Offered in First Semester, 2012 and First Semester, 2013
Unit Value 6 units
Course Description

This course primarily deals with the theory of survey sampling. Topics covered include: simple random sampling, with and without replacement; estimation of population total, mean and proportion; subpopulation inference; systematic sampling; stratified sampling; ratio estimation; unequal probability sampling, including the Hansen and Hurwitz estimator and the Horvitz-Thompson estimator; regression estimation; cluster sampling; and estimation of population size.

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this course students should understand and be able to apply the processes and applications outlined in the course description.

Indicative Assessment
  • 20% Assignments
  • 80% Final exam (3 hours)
Workload

Standard semester course workload (39 contact hours) plus private study time.

Course Classification(s) TransitionalTransitional courses are designed for students from a broad range of backgrounds and learning achievements, which provide for the acquisition of generic skills; or an informed understanding of contemporary issues; or fundamental knowledge for transition to Advanced or Specialist courses.
Areas of Interest Statistics
Eligibility

At least an average of 65% (or equivalent) in the final two years of an Australian undergraduate degree with at least two years of university level statistical and mathematical study including calculus and linear algebra, as well as mathematical statistics and linear regression theory.

Programs Master of Applied Statistics and Master of Applied Statistics
Other Information

Please refer to Course Website

The information published on the Study at ANU 2012 website applies to the 2012 academic year only. All information provided on this website replaces the information contained in the Study at ANU 2011 website.

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