ERAM 583

Credit: 4 hours.

Intended for students who have completed ERAM 581 & ERAM 582, and/or have completed independent data collection using survey instruments. Previous knowledge of survey data collection methods and an original data set is a prerequisite for taking this course. This module will focus on applied data processing and analysis including data editing, imputation, weighting, and considerations for reporting data from complex sample surveys. Emphasis will be on the practical application of data analysis procedures in Stata, a statistical software application with the capability to account for survey design, to applied research problems. This online course will be open to both on-campus and online students. This course will make use of the STATA statistical platform which can either be purchased individually or used freely in campus computer labs, where available.

4 graduate hours. No professional credit. Prerequisite: Successful completion of ERAM 581 and ERAM 582 and/or related experience with an original survey dataset.