STA 583 - Sample Survey Design and Analysis

In this course, students will develop an understanding of alternative probability sample designs and the statistical and practical factors that impact design choices. Develop the ability to select an estimator for a population parameter and an estimator of its variance, given a sample design and auxiliary information (covariates). Introduce statistical principles and methods used to study disease and its prevention or treatment in human populations in clinical trials, including phase I to IV clinical trials. Ways of treatment allocation that will ensure valid inference on treatment comparison will be discussed. Other topics include sample size calculation, early stopping of a clinical trial, and noncompliance.

Prerequisite(s): MAT 282.
Co-requisite(s):
Credits: 3

Course Typically Offered:
Course Type: Statistics