Fall 2026

An Introduction to Sample Survey Theory and Methods

STAT 411 introduces sample survey theory and methods, covering design, estimation, and analysis techniques.

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Historical reviews of Erik Nordheim: Nordheim is described as tough, expecting students to know the material he teaches.

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STAT 333, 340, graduate/professional standing, or declared in Statistics VISP

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STAT 411

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Historical reviews for Erik Nordheim describe him as a clear instructor who welcomes questions and expects students to know the material. Reviewers note he is tough but fair, with one student finding his teaching engaging and award-winning.

ERIK NORDHEIM is recorded teaching in Spring 2007, Spring 2008, Spring 2013, Spring 2015. Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.

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Historical reviews for Erik Nordheim describe a clear, fair instructor who makes statistics engaging and is highly recommended.

Recent recorded grades — Fall 2018: 3.42 GPA, 68.0% A/AB (n=50 letter grades); Fall 2019: 3.01 GPA, 46.9% A/AB (n=49 letter grades); Fall 2023: 3.69 GPA, 87.5% A/AB (n=24 letter grades).

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Historical reviews of Erik Nordheim: Nordheim is described as tough, expecting students to know the material he teaches.

Historical reviews of Erik Nordheim: Students find his teaching fun and appreciate that he is clear and welcomes questions.

Topics

  • Sampling methods and estimation techniques.
  • Non-sampling errors and missing data handling.

Skills

  • Designing sample surveys.
  • Applying various sampling techniques and estimation methods.

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