STATISTICS FOR DEVELOPMENT

Course objectives

The course aims to provide fundamental elements for designing and implementing a sampling survey. Consequently, it will critically present commonly used sampling techniques in applications. Furthermore, practical insights will be offered using the software R throughout the course.

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Program - Frequency - Exams

Course program
1. Probability and Non-probability sample 2. Simple random Sampling; 3.Stratified Sampling; 4. Cluster Sampling; 5 . Two stage Sampling;
Prerequisites
Basics of Probability and Statistical Inference.
Books
Changbao Wu , Mary E. (2020) Thompson, Sampling theory and Practice, Springer.
Frequency
THE ATTENDANCE OF THE COURSE IS OPTIONAL AND NOT COMPULSORY.
Exam mode
The final exam consists of a written test including exercises and open questions.
Lesson mode
Lectures
  • Lesson code10616088
  • Academic year2025/2026
  • CourseDevelopment and International Cooperation Studies
  • CurriculumSocio-politico-economico
  • Year1st year
  • Semester1st semester
  • SSDSECS-S/01
  • CFU6