Research Professor, Survey Methodology
3 Learning Experiences
Survey Data Collection and Analytics
What You'll Learn
- Understand the basics of survey design, sampling methods, data collection and data analysis
- Apply the skills learned to analyze and compare multiple data sources in a capstone project
4-Course Series
102 hours
17 hours per course (approx.)
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About Survey Data Collection and Analytics
This specialization covers the fundamentals of surveys as used in market research, evaluation research, social science and political research, official government statistics, and many other topic domains. In six courses, you will learn the basics of questionnaire design, data collection methods, sampling design, dealing with missing values, making estimates, combining data from different sources, and the analysis of survey data.
Faculty for this specialisation comes from the Michigan Program in Survey Methodology and the Joint Program in Survey Methodology, a collaboration between the University of Maryland, the University of Michigan, and the data collection firm Westat, founded by the National Science Foundation and the Interagency Consortium of Statistical Policy in the U.S. to educate the next generation of survey researchers, survey statisticians, and survey methodologists. In addition to this specialization we offer short courses, a summer school, certificates, master degrees as well as PhD programs.
Skills You'll Gain
- Questionnaire Design
- Data Collection
- Online Surveys (Evaluation Methods)
- Stratified Sampling
- Sample Surveys
- Survey Sampling
What You'll Earn
- Certificate of Completion
- Certificates of completion acknowledge knowledge acquired upon completion of a non-credit course or program.
Professor, Joint Program in Survey Methodology
2 Learning Experiences
Research Professor
2 Learning Experiences
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Beginner Level
No prior experience required.
4 Courses in this series
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Free U-M Access CourseData Collection: Online, Telephone and Face-to-face
Explore survey design methods, data collection modes, and their effects on data quality, bias, and error tradeoffs.
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Free U-M Access CourseQuestionnaire Design for Social Surveys
Learn to design effective questionnaires, evaluate question formats, and adapt survey design to behavioral and contextual challenges.
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Free U-M Access CourseSampling People, Networks and Records
Explore probability-based sampling methods for people, records, and networks to ensure accurate, cost-effective data collection.
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Free U-M Access CourseSurvey Data Collection and Analytics Project (Capstone)
Apply your skills in a capstone project by developing a research question, analyzing multiple data sources, and evaluating data quality.
