BADM 535
Sampling Hum Popul and Soc Org

Credit:  4 hours.


Procedures for selecting samples from and estimating population parameters for human populations and social organizations; types of sample designs treated include simple random samples, stratified, and cluster samples together with random number and systematic selection techniques; and emphasis given to the study of various kinds of advanced sample designs for both area and institutional settings together with the problems involved in the application of analytical statistics to complicated sampling procedures. Each student is required to participate in a field project which involves the actual selection of a cluster sample from the local area. Same as PSYC 585 and SOC 577. Prerequisite: SOC 587 or consent of instructor.