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MATH 2334 SYLLABUS FOR SUMMER I, 2016
UTRGV Course title and number: Advanced Sampling (MATH 6336)
Term: Summer II 2016
Instructor Name: Dr. Santanu Chakraborty
Telephone #: 956 – 665 – 2313,
Email: [email protected]
Meeting times and location: MTWRF 4:20 – 5:50 p.m., ACSB 1.104 (Edinburg), New Library #95, 3.102 (Brownsville)
(Additionally, there is an online section of students)
Office hours and location: MTWR 6:00 – 6:30 p.m., MAGC 3.814
Textbook
1. Sampling: Design and Analysis, Sharon L. Lohr, Duxbury Press (Main Text Book)
2. Sampling, 3rd Edition, Steven K. Thompson, Wiley (To be used as Reference)
Course Description
This course will focus on planning, execution and analysis of sampling from finite populations; simple, stratified, multistate and
systematic sampling; ratio estimates.
Prerequisites
Department Approval is needed. The instructor recommends previous knowledge of MATH 3331 (Applied Statistics 1) and
MATH 4337 (Probability and Statistics 1)
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Basics of Sampling: Chapter 1 from both the books
Simple Random Sampling: Chapter 2 from both the books
Confidence Intervals: Chapter 3 (Thompson), Chapter 2 (Lohr)
Sample Size Estimation: Chapter 4 (Thompson), Chapter 2 (Lohr)
Unequal Probability Sampling: Chapter 6 from both the books
Ratio Estimation: Chapter 7 (Thompson), Chapter 3 (Lohr)
Regression Estimation: Chapter 8 (Thompson), Chapter 3 (Lohr)
Stratified Sampling: Chapter 11 (Thompson), Chapter 4 (Lohr)
Cluster and Systematic Sampling: Chapter 12 (Thompson), Chapter 5 (Lohr)
Multistage Sampling: Chapter 13 (Thompson), Chapters 5 & 6 (Lohr)
Resampling Techniques: Chapter 17 (Thompson), Chapter 9 (Lohr)
Any other topic of current interest: Chapters 18 – 26 (Thompson), Chapters 7 – 12 (Lohr)
Learning Objectives/Outcomes for the Course
1. Having the basic ideas of the popular sampling schemes, simple random sampling, stratified sampling, cluster
sampling, systematic sampling.
2. Having the main ideas of various estimation techniques using ratio estimation, regression estimation, and
estimation using resampling techniques.
3. Being able to deal with situations which demands unequal probability sampling or proportional sampling.
4. Being able to judge situations and decide when multistage sampling schemes are needed.
5. Being able to update one about the modern sampling techniques.
6. Being able to create one’s own sampling design, conduct the survey and do further studies on these.
7. Being able to appreciate the applications of sample survey in real world situations and to gather examples from all
disciplines where sampling technique knowledges may be useful.
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Brief Lesson Plan
July 14 – July 20: Basics of Sampling, Simple Random Sampling, Confidence Intervals, Sample Size Estimation
July 21: Review for Test1
July 22: Test 1
July 25 – August 3: Ratio Estimation, Regression Estimation, Stratified Sampling, Cluster and Systematic Sampling,
Multistage Sampling, Unequal Probability Sampling
August 4 – Review for Test 2
August 5: Test 2
August 8 – August 12: Resampling Techniques, Any Other Topic of Current Interest
August 15: Group Presentation
August 16: Group Presentation
August 17: Review for the Final
For Brownsville Students
There will be arrangements for connecting you through WebEx. But it will be great if they can show up in Edinburg on
the day of their group presentations.
For Online Students
The Study Materials will be posted in Blackboard. The students can contact the instructor through Blackboard or through
emails. The tests will be posted in Blackboard and the students will need to take the test by the scheduled time.
Tests, Home Works, Projects and Final
If a student cannot take the test on the test day, proper documentation needs to be provided. Then the instructor can
arrange a makeup test. The Home works will be assigned regularly: some will be proof based, some will need calculations
using calculator or excel, for some SPSS will be needed. The individual project will be based on some online data
resources where the student can apply various estimation techniques learnt in the course. For the group project, each
student will need to be in a group with at least 2 members in the group. For the group project, the students need to develop
their own survey and apply the techniques learnt in the class and then present in the class. For Brownsville or one line
students, the group presentation may be arranged through WebEx or Skype. Time for the Final will be announced later.
Grading Policies
Weightage: 2 Tests: 40%, Home Works: 10%, Individual Project 10%, Group Project 20%, Final: 20%.
90% and Above – A, 80% - 89% - B, 70% - 79% - C, Below 70% - F
UTRGV Policies and Information:
UTRGV Important Dates
July 14
July 15
June 14 – June 18
July 19
July 19 – July 21
August 9
August 18
August 19
Summer II classes begin
Last day to add a class or register for Summer I classes
Last day to withdraw (drop all classes) for a 80% refund
Census day (last day to drop without it appearing on the transcript)
Last day to withdraw (drop all classes) for a 50% refund
Last day to drop (DR grade) a class or withdraw (grade of W)
Study day (no classes)
Final Exam
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STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES
If you have a documented disability (physical, psychological, learning, or other disability which affects your academic
performance) and would like to receive academic accommodations, please inform your instructor and contact Student
Accessibility Services to schedule an appointment to initiate services. It is recommended that you schedule an
appointment with Student Accessibility Services before classes start. However, accommodations can be provided at any
time. Brownsville Campus: Student Accessibility Services is located in Cortez Hall Room 129 and can be contacted by
phone at (956) 882-7374 (Voice) or via email at [email protected]. Edinburg Campus: Student Accessibility
Services is located in 108 University Center and can be contacted by phone at (956) 665-7005 (Voice), (956) 665-3840
(Fax), or via email at [email protected].
MANDATORY COURSE EVALUATION PERIOD
Students are required to complete an ONLINE evaluation of this course, accessed through your UTRGV account
(http://my.utrgv.edu); you will be contacted through email with further instructions. Online evaluations will be available
August 9 – August 16, 2016. Students who complete their evaluations will have priority access to their grades.
ATTENDANCE
Students are expected to attend all scheduled classes and may be dropped from the course for excessive absences.
UTRGV’s attendance policy excuses students from attending class if they are participating in officially sponsored
university activities, such as athletics; for observance of religious holy days; or for military service. Students should
contact the instructor in advance of the excused absence and arrange to make up missed work or examinations.
SCHOLASTIC INTEGRITY:
As members of a community dedicated to Honesty, Integrity and Respect, students are reminded that those who engage in
scholastic dishonesty are subject to disciplinary penalties, including the possibility of failure in the course and expulsion
from the University. Scholastic dishonesty includes but is not limited to: cheating, plagiarism, and collusion; submission
for credit of any work or materials that are attributable in whole or in part to another person; taking an examination for
another person; any act designed to give unfair advantage to a student; or the attempt to commit such acts. Since
scholastic dishonesty harms the individual, all students and the integrity of the University, policies on scholastic
dishonesty will be strictly enforced (Board of Regents Rules and Regulations and UTRGV Academic Integrity
Guidelines). All scholastic dishonesty incidents will be reported to the Dean of Students.
SEXUAL HARASSMENT, DISCRIMINATION, and VIOLENCE
In accordance with UT System regulations, your instructor is a “responsible employee” for reporting purposes under Title
IX regulations and so must report any instance, occurring during a student’s time in college, of sexual assault, stalking,
dating violence, domestic violence, or sexual harassment about which she/he becomes aware during this course through
writing, discussion, or personal disclosure. More information can be found at www.utrgv.edu/equity, including
confidential resources available on campus. The faculty and staff of UTRGV actively strive to provide a learning,
working, and living environment that promotes personal integrity, civility, and mutual respect in an environment free from
sexual misconduct and discrimination.
COURSE DROPS
According to UTRGV policy, students may drop any class without penalty earning a grade of DR until the official drop
date. Following that date, students must be assigned a letter grade and can no longer drop the class. Students considering
dropping the class should be aware of the “3-peat rule” and the “6-drop” rule so they can recognize how dropped classes
may affect their academic success. The 6-drop rule refers to Texas law that dictates that undergraduate students may not
drop more than six courses during their undergraduate career. Courses dropped at other Texas public higher education
institutions will count toward the six-course drop limit. The 3-peat rule refers to additional fees charged to students who
take the same class for the third time.
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