Introductory Workshop: Analysing Complex Sample Design in ESDS Government
Datasets
Monday 20 July 2009
University of Manchester
Introduction
Standard statistical software commands typically treat data as simple random
samples. A large proportion of Government surveys however employ complex
sample design features such as stratification and clustering. Rather than
treating such data as simple random samples, techniques, or approaches to
analysis are required that take into account these design features.
Focussing on design-based approaches, this introductory workshop provides
grounding in elementary concepts in complex sample design and the analysis
of survey data using Stata. A new guide to analysing complex survey design
in ESDS Government datasets is further introduced.
Overview
The morning sessions focus on theory and statistical concepts involved in
the design and the analysis of complex surveys. In the afternoon, hands on
workshops introduce design-based approaches to survey estimation using the
svy suite of commands in Stata. Topics covered include producing basic
descriptive statistics, sub-population analysis, estimating design effects,
and basic multivariate analysis. Practical exemplars are given using the
Health Survey for England (HSE).
Course Requirements:
A basic knowledge of the user interface and commands in Stata is required.
Those unfamiliar with Stata are referred pre-course to the first few
sections of the guide on Analysing the Labour Force Survey using Stata.
An understanding of elementary concepts in sampling theory and estimation
will also be helpful (e.g. what a simple random is; knowing the distinction
between a population parameter and a sample estimate (such as sample and
population means); what are standard errors and confidence intervals).
To view the programme and book a place please go to
http://www.ccsr.ac.uk/esds/events/2009-07-20/
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There are also a few place remaining for the following event:
Health surveys user meeting
Royal Statistical Society, London
Thursday 9 July 2009
This meeting, organised by the Economic and Social Data Service
(Government), will provide a forum for data users and producers to meet and
discuss new developments and exchange information about the UK health surveys.
To view the programme and book a place please go to
http://www.ccsr.ac.uk/esds/events/2009-07-09/
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To view the latest issue of the ESDS Government Newsletter please go to
http://www.esds.ac.uk/government/newsletter/
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