Introduction to Survey Weighting (Online)

This course will be offered via Zoom only. However, this course will not be recorded.

 
This course is an introduction to the basic concepts for weighting. It begins by discussing the goals of survey weighting – correcting for differential selection probabilities, compensating for non-response and non-coverage and reducing the variance of the estimates. The course covers the process of developing weights for stratified two-stage sampling including computing design weights and methods for nonresponse adjustments and frame coverage error adjustments. Additional topics may include the effect of weighting on variance of the estimates and extreme weights.
 

This course will count as 4.0 CSS short course credit hours.

Instructor: 

Paul Biemer

Dr. Paul Biemer is a Distinguished Fellow at RTI International with more than 40 years of experience. He specializes in survey statistics and methodology with expertise in statistical modeling, analysis, and interpretation of survey results.
 

Registration fees

• CSS Students: $30
• UNC-CH Students: $40
• UNC-CH Faculty/Staff/Postdoc/Non-UNC: $60

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This class will be offered via Zoom ONLY. Registration closes at 12:01am on 3/14/2021. Once registration closes, no late registrations will be accepted. NO EXCEPTIONS!
 
Cancellation/Refund Policy: A full refund will be given to those who cancel their registration no later than 10 days prior to the course. If you cancel within the 10 days prior to the class, no refund will be given. Please allow 30 days to receive your refund.

Zoom link for this course will be sent prior to the course. Registration must be made at least 3 days prior to the course date to receive the Zoom link.