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Issues in Analysis of Complex Sample Survey Data
November 3 and 5, 2009
Brady West
This workshop will provide participants with an introductory, hands-on overview of issues frequently encountered when conducting secondary computer analyses of data collected from sample surveys with complex multi-stage designs (e.g., PSID, NHANES, NCS), including design-based weight determination, software choice, and proper analysis methods. The workshop is not intended for participants looking to design a survey, but rather for participants who have a desire to analyze complex sample survey data.
- Course Content
- Recognizing a sample with a complex design
- Calculation of sample weights based on sample designs / non-response / post-stratification
- Calculation of new weights for subgroups / longitudinal analyses
- Weighted vs. unweighted analyses
- Calculation of correct confidence intervals for sample estimates
- Hypothesis Testing based on sample estimates
- Design Effects
- Software packages capable of complex sample survey data analysis
- Common analysis methods (linear modeling, descriptive statistics), interpretation of results
- Approaches to handling missing data using specialized software procedures
- Hands-on examples using software programs to analyze real survey data
Topics to be covered include: - Instructors
- Brady West is a statistical consultant at CSCAR. His primary research interests revolve around the analysis of clustered and longitudinal data sets, which often arise in sample surveys.
- Audience
- Any researchers looking to conduct a thorough analysis of a data set collected from a survey with a complex sample design.
- Prerequisite
- Some experience in SAS or Stata is desirable, but not required. Background in applied statistical analysis recommended.
- Dates & Times
- Tuesday and Thursday, November 3 and 5, 2009, 9:00 AM - 12:30 PM
- Location
- Rackham Bldg, 2nd floor, North Alcove in the West Study Hall
- Fees
- $150 for University of Michigan affiliated faculty, staff and students
- $325 for others
Registrations on or before October 20, 2009 - $180 for University of Michigan affiliated faculty, staff and students
- $390 for others
Registrations after October 20, 2009 Please make check payable to CSCAR-University of Michigan, or give the University of Michigan Project/Grant or shortcode to be billed. Send check to CSCAR, 3550 Rackham Bldg., University of Michigan, 915 E. Washington St., Ann Arbor, MI, 48109-1070.
- Registration
- Call CSCAR at 734-764-7828. Enrollment is limited to 15 participants.