Simon Fraser University
Engaging the World

Course Outlines

Fall 2026 - STAT 410 D100

Statistical Analysis of Sample Surveys (3)

Class Number: 6095

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    Sep 9 – Dec 7, 2026: Tue, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
    Burnaby

    Sep 9 – Dec 7, 2026: Thu, 9:30–11:20 a.m.
    Burnaby

  • Prerequisites:

    STAT 350 with a minimum grade of C-.

Description

CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:

An introduction to the major sample survey designs and their mathematical justification. Associated statistical analyses.

COURSE DETAILS:

Course Outline:

This course covers the major ideas and methods of modern survey sampling.

  1. Ideas of sampling, overview of application areas.  Use of the free statistical software package R to select random samples and explore sampling ideas through simulation and graphics.
  2. Simple Random Sampling: Selecting random samples with and without replacement, concept of population and sampling frame, estimating means, totals, and proportions, the finite population correction factor, confidence intervals, use of the normal approximation, choosing the sample size.
  3. Unequal probability sampling.  How to select a sample of units with unequal selection or inclusion probabilities, unbiased estimation with unequal probability designs.
  4. Stratified Random Sampling: Stratification of a population, selecting stratified random samples, advantages of stratification, gains in precision, confidence limits, optimal sample sizes, stratification after selection.
  5. Ratio and Regression Estimation: Use of auxiliary information, bias, mean square error, gains in precision, confidence intervals, design versus model based approaches

Grading

  • Assignments 40%
  • In-class quizzes 40%
  • Project 10%
  • Lab 10%

NOTES:

Above grading is subject to change.

Materials

RECOMMENDED READING:

Sampling: Design and Analysis, 3rd ed. by Sharon Lohr, 2021. Publisher: Routledge/Taylor and Francis

Book is available through the SFU Bookstore


Department Undergraduate Notes:

Students with Disabilities:
Students requiring accommodations as a result of disability must contact the Centre for Accessible Learning 778-782-3112 or caladmin@sfu.ca.  

Registrar Notes:

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RELIGIOUS ACCOMMODATION

Students with a faith background who may need accommodations during the term are encouraged to assess their needs as soon as possible and review the Multifaith religious accommodations website. The page outlines ways they begin working toward an accommodation and ensure solutions can be reached in a timely fashion.