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3550 Rackham Building University of Michigan Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1070
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3550 Rackham Building University of Michigan Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1070
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Issues in Analysis of Complex Sample Survey Data
October 11 and 13, 2011
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
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- 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, October 11 and 13, 2011, 9:00 AM - 12:30 PM
- Location
- Modern Language Building, Room 2001A
- Fees
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Registrations on or before September 27, 2011
$180 for University of Michigan affiliated faculty, staff and students, $400 for othersRegistrations after September 27, 2011
$215 for University of Michigan affiliated faculty, staff and students,500 for othersPlease make check payable to CSCAR-University of Michigan, or give the University of Michigan 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 25 participants.