CSCAR at the University of Michigan: Workshops and Seminars: Issues in Analysis of Complex Sample Survey Data

The Center For Statistical Consultation and Research
3550 Rackham Building
University of Michigan
Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1070
cscar@umich.edu

Issues in Analysis of Complex Sample Survey Data

A CSCAR Workshop

Center for Statistical Consultation and Research, The University of Michigan

March 26, 2008

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. Topics to be covered include:

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

Instructor:

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.

When:

Wednesday, March 26, 2008
Time: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Location:

Rackham Bldg, 2^nd floor, North Alcove in the West Study Hall

Size:

Maximum of 15 participants.

Fee:

Registration until March 12, 2008:

$150 for University of Michigan affiliated faculty, staff and students;

$325 for others

Registration after March 12, 2008:

$180 for University of Michigan affiliated faculty, staff and students;
$390 for others

Please make check payable to CSCAR-University of Michigan, or give the University of Michigan Project/Grant or short code to be billed. Send check to CSCAR, 3550 Rackham Bldg., 915 E. Washington St., Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1070.

Registration:

Call CSCAR (734) 764-7828. Enrollment is limited.