STAT 233: Questionnaire Design
This course covers questionnaire development from the perspective of modern cognitive techniques. Included are a range of questionnaire, issues from choosing the mode of data collection (mail, telephone, or in-person) to selecting the respondent, to the differences between asking attitude and factual questions - even how to pretest the instrument chosen. Typically offered in the Spring Semester.

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STAT 234: Statistical Computing Packages for Survey Research
This course covers the major statistical packages, particularly SAS and SPSS, and how to employ them to solve both simple and complex real-life data problems including one-, two-, and k-sample statistical problems. Basic concepts include data preparation, modification, analysis, and interpretation of results - with particular emphasis on a case study approach. Typically offered in the Fall Semester.

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STAT 236: Applied Sampling Techniques for Survey Research
This class introduces the major approaches now applied in sampling: how to decide on what type of sample to draw, how to select the sample, and how to analyze the results. Included are simple random, stratified, systematic, cluster, and multistage designs. Ways to control sampling errors are emphasized and efforts to reduce non-sampling errors are discussed. Typically offered in the Spring Semester.

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STAT 238: Survey Management
The goal of this course is to describe the modern tools used in the management of a survey operation from the initial customer contacts through training, field work, data processing, data analysis, report writing, and presentation of results. Practical issues in budgeting and scheduling are covered with hands-on projects. Modern quality management ideas will be emphasized. Typically offered in the Fall Semester.

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Note: Semester scheduling subject to change.