Course Syllabus
Learning Outcomes
- Learning Outcomes:
- To learn a variety of common sampling designs
- Understand elements of proper survey design
- Sampling methods include
- simple random sampling
- stratified random sampling
- systematic random sampling
- one and two stage cluster sampling
- variable probability sampling
- population size estimation
Prerequisites
Stat 251, or equivalent coursework
Required materials
- Text Book: Elementary Survey Sampling by Scheaffer, Mendenhall, and Ott, 6th or 7th edition
- Calculator: You will need any type of calculator that has the exponent and square-root function for homework and tests (scientific or graphing is acceptable)
- Access to Vlab (vlab.uidaho.edu) via uidaho username and password
Grading
20% Homework
60% Exams
60% Exams
- 20% Exam 1
- 20% Exam 2
- 20% Final exam
Assessment
Dates on the schedule are from semester of recording only. Course is to be done at your pace within the semester (session) you are registered for. For exact dates, log into EO Portal for your semester dates.
Homework:
All homework assignments are to be handed in or submitted on time. Most often just a sample of problems from each assignment will be graded.
Exams:
Exams will be in class, with a take-home portion that one or two of the problems will be collected to complete the exam. Exams will be open book and notes, no computers needed as no coding questions will be asked in exams.
Work policy for in-class students:
I do understand that life happens. However, if you do not properly communicate with me, I reserve the right to deny requests for make up work, regardless of the circumstance (excluding lack of consciousness or other unavoidable extreme events). All assignments (and exams) are due on the date listed on the schedule (see last page). If you do not turn in it on the due date, you will receive an assignment grade of zero.
Late assignments will not be accepted without either a) prior approval from me via prior communication or b) a university-approved excuse. You can either contact me directly, or go through the Dean of Students (http://www.students.uidaho.edu/dos/) who will take care of contacting all your professors about absences.
Classroom etiquette:
Since this course is being recorded, no cell phone use during class is permitted; you are expected to either turn your phone on silent or turn it off completely. All cell phones must be stored away from the desks in the classroom (even if they are silenced, the vibration can still be picked up on the classroom microphones).
Talking during recording should be limited while instructor is talking to ensure the recording is clear unless you are either asking a question or answering within the context of the class discussion,
Aside from no cell phones in class, on campus students are encouraged to ask questions in class. You might be asking a question that the distance students could benefit from.
All homework assignments are to be handed in or submitted on time. Most often just a sample of problems from each assignment will be graded.
Exams:
Exams will be in class, with a take-home portion that one or two of the problems will be collected to complete the exam. Exams will be open book and notes, no computers needed as no coding questions will be asked in exams.
Work policy for in-class students:
I do understand that life happens. However, if you do not properly communicate with me, I reserve the right to deny requests for make up work, regardless of the circumstance (excluding lack of consciousness or other unavoidable extreme events). All assignments (and exams) are due on the date listed on the schedule (see last page). If you do not turn in it on the due date, you will receive an assignment grade of zero.
Late assignments will not be accepted without either a) prior approval from me via prior communication or b) a university-approved excuse. You can either contact me directly, or go through the Dean of Students (http://www.students.uidaho.edu/dos/) who will take care of contacting all your professors about absences.
Classroom etiquette:
Since this course is being recorded, no cell phone use during class is permitted; you are expected to either turn your phone on silent or turn it off completely. All cell phones must be stored away from the desks in the classroom (even if they are silenced, the vibration can still be picked up on the classroom microphones).
Talking during recording should be limited while instructor is talking to ensure the recording is clear unless you are either asking a question or answering within the context of the class discussion,
Aside from no cell phones in class, on campus students are encouraged to ask questions in class. You might be asking a question that the distance students could benefit from.
Academic Honesty
Academic honesty is an important concept and will be enforced in the class. Breaches of academic honesty include cheating on a test, falsifying data, misrepresenting the work of others as your own (plagiarism, or improper citation of sources), and helping other students cheat and/or plagiarize. It also includes outright copying of other's code and homework. For detailed academic integrity standards and procedures, please consult Article II of your student handbook. Breaches of academic integrity will not be tolerated and will result in an F for the course and referral to the Dean of Students for further disciplinary action.
Accommodations
Reasonable accommodations are available for students who have documented temporary or permanent disabilities. All accommodations must be approved through Disability Support Services in order to notify your instructor(s) as soon as possible regarding accommodations needed for the course. DSS contact information: Idaho Commons Building room 306, phone (208) 885-6307 and email [email protected].