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Survey Methods, 7.5 credits
Surveymetodik, 7.5 hp
732G04
Main field of study
StatisticsCourse level
First cycleCourse type
Single subject and programme courseExaminer
Ann-Charlotte HallbergCourse coordinator
Ann-Charlotte HallbergDirector of studies or equivalent
Lotta HallbergContact
Isak Hietala, studievägledare
Lotta Hallberg
ECV = Elective / Compulsory / Voluntary
| Course offered for | Semester | Weeks | Language | Campus | ECV | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single subject course (Half-time, Day-time) | Autumn 2017 | 201744-201803 | Swedish | Linköping, Valla | ||
| F7KPO | Bachelor´s Programme in Political science and economics (Economics) | 5 (Autumn 2017) | 201744-201748 | Swedish | Linköping, Valla | E |
| F7KPO | Bachelor´s Programme in Political science and economics (Political Science) | 5 (Autumn 2017) | 201744-201748 | Swedish | Linköping, Valla | E |
Main field of study
StatisticsCourse level
First cycleAdvancement level
G1XCourse offered for
- Bachelor´s Programme in Political science and economics
Entry requirements
Completed Introductory Statistics, basic course, 7.5 HE credits (or the equivalent).
Intended learning outcomes
The aim of the course is that the student should acquire a basic understanding of and basic knowledge in methodology for observational studies, so-called survey methods.
On completion of the course, the student should
- be able to use the most common sampling methods,
- have the ability to formulate questionnaires for collection of data for further processing and analysis,
- in a knowledgeable way be able to assess the quality of data and interpret the results of the analyses.
Course content
Methods for observational studies are covered in the course: questionnaires, sampling plans, non-response follow-up, processing and analysis by means of computers.
Teaching and working methods
The teaching takes the form of lectures, teaching sessions, individual and joint supervision in a larger project work, seminars and computer exercises. Language of instruction: Swedish.
Examination
A written examination is normally given in the course. In the examination, written and oral presentation of project is normally also included.
Students failing an exam covering either the entire course or part of the course twice are entitled to have a new examiner appointed for the reexamination.
Students who have passed an examination may not retake it in order to improve their grades.
Grades
Three-grade scale, U, G, VGOther information
Planning and implementation of a course must take its starting point in the wording of the syllabus. The course evaluation included in each course must therefore take up the question how well the course agrees with the syllabus. The course is carried out in such a way that both men´s and women´s experience and knowledge is made visible and developed.
Planning and implementation of a course must take its starting point in the wording of the syllabus. The course evaluation included in each course must therefore take up the question how well the course agrees with the syllabus.
The course is carried out in such a way that both men´s and women´s experience and knowledge is made visible and developed.
Department
Institutionen för datavetenskapNo examination details is to be found.
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