Survey Statistics Mastery Series

This Mastery Series provides a deep dive into how to design, build, and analyze intuitive surveys.

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Overview

Whether used for marketing, political, government, evaluation, education, medicine, or social science research, surveys are the cornerstone for definitive information about your audience's opinion, knowledge or experience. In this 3-course Mastery Series program, you'll learn how to design, build, and analyze surveys to extract accurate information at minimum cost. This program isn't just theory; you will walk away with practical experience for designing questionnaires, determining best data collection methods, sampling design, and the analysis of survey data. Upon completion, you'll be able to start using those techniques in your work or learning practicum right away.

Who This Mastery Serves

Enroll in the Survey Statistics Mastery Series if you are a professional – or student – interested in learning how to design and build surveys and analyze their data.

Social Science Researcher
Medical Researcher
Pollster
Survey Statistician

Digital Marketer
Market Researchers
Business Analysts

Learning Outcomes

With a Survey Statistics Record of Mastery, you will have an in-depth understanding of how to design, build and analyze smart surveys. You will also be able to:

Describe and classify different sample designs
Explain design-based estimation and inference
Analyze both continuous and categorical data from complex sample surveys
Fit regression models to sample survey data
Select and apply reliability and validity criteria
Determine appropriate methods for scaling and scoring
Calculate summary statistics
Apply typical statistical methods of analysis

Report results in standard format and language
Craft good survey questions, and explain the effect different versions of a question can have on results
List the elements of a well-designed survey
Determine appropriate criteria for including people in the survey
Determine sample sizeAssess acceptable response rate and likely sources of error before conducting a survey

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites for this Series.

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Courses

The Survey Statistics Mastery Series consists of three 4-week courses offered completely online at Statistics.com. This Mastery Series can be completed in less than eight months depending on your personal schedule and course availability.

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Analysis of Survey Data from Complex Sample Designs

This course will teach you how to estimate descriptive quantities and sampling variances from complex surveys, and also how to fit linear and logistic regression models to complex sample survey data.

Topic: Statistics, Tests & Surveys | Skill: Intermediate, Advanced | Credit Options: CEU
Class Start Dates: Oct 20, 2023, Oct 18, 2024

Survey Analysis

This course will teach you how to analyze data gathered in surveys.

Topic: Statistics, Tests & Surveys | Skill: Introductory | Credit Options: CEU
Class Start Dates: Sep 15, 2023, Sep 13, 2024

Survey Design and Sampling Procedures

Topic: Statistics, Tests & Surveys | Skill: Introductory | Credit Options: CEU
Class Start Dates: Aug 4, 2023

What Our Students Say

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Thank you for helping me increase my knowledge in the fields of statistics, and consequently provide them the adequate tools for better performance and sound achievements in their jobs and research.

Laila Shaar

The instructor did a great job of listening to all my questions and put very timely and thoughtful responses into his answers

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Castle View High School

Tuition and Fees

1599

Frequently Asked Questions

Do your courses have for-credit options?

Our courses have several for-credit options:

Continuing education units (CEU)
College credit through The American Council on Education (ACE CREDIT)
Course credits that are transferable to the INFORMS Certified Analytics Professional (CAP®)

Please see our knowledge center for more information.

Is there a fee for a Record of Mastery?

Successfully complete the courses listed for Mastery Series and you’ll earn a Record of Specialization from the Institute for Statistics Education at Statistics.com.

To receive your Record of Mastery Series, there is a recording fee of $65.

Please see our knowledge center for more information.

How does the Mastery Series program work?

The Institute offers specializations in topics in several areas of focus. Successfully complete three of the courses listed for any specialization and you’ll earn a Record of Specialization from the Institute for Statistics Education at Statistics.com.

Please see our knowledge center for more information.

What types of courses are offered in Mastery Series?

Courses in the Mastery Series are standard Statistics.com courses – small classes, regular interaction with your instructor throughout the course, rapid expert feedback on your homework and projects.

Please see our knowledge center for more information.

What if I have already mastered a topic from prior experience?

If you have mastered a topic from prior experience, let us know and we’ll swap out that course for another.

Visit our knowledge base and learn more.

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Additional Information

Organization of Series

The Mastery Program consists of standard Statistics.com courses – small classes, regular interaction with your instructor throughout the course, rapid expert feedback on your homework and projects. You can register for the courses individually, and even incorporate courses that you have recently successfully completed.

Courses takes place online at The Institute. During each course week, you participate at times of your own choosing. There are no set times when you must be online. Course participants will be given access to a private discussion board. In class discussions are led by the instructor. You can post questions, seek clarification, and interact with your fellow students and the instructor.

At the beginning of each week, you receive material relevant to the course, in addition to answers to exercises from the previous session. During the week, you are expected to go over the course materials, work through exercises, and submit answers. Discussion among participants is encouraged. The instructor will provide answers and comments, and at the end of the week, you will receive individual feedback on your homework answers.

Time Requirements

There are 3 courses in this Mastery Series.

Each course is a 4-week course requiring 10-15 hours per week of review and study, at times of your choosing. You may build your own course calendar to meet your individual requirements. The Mastery Series program may be completed in less than six months to one year, depending on your personal schedule and course availability.

Course Fee & Information

Record of Mastery Documentation Fee
Upon Mastery completion, there is a $65 recording fee to receive your Record of Mastery documentation.

Transfers and Withdrawals
We have flexible policies to transfer to another course or withdraw if necessary (modest fee applies).

Enrollment
Courses may fill up at any time and registrations are processed in the order in which they are received. Your registration will be confirmed for the first available course date unless you specify otherwise.

Invoice or Purchase Order
Add $50 service fee if you require a prior invoice, or if you need to submit a purchase order or voucher, pay by wire transfer or EFT, or refund and reprocess a prior payment.

Group Rates
Contact us to get information on group rates.

Options for Credit and Recognition

Our Mastery Series credits options vary by program and courses offered.

No Credit
You may take this program without pursuing credit or a record of completion.

Mastery Program Credit
If you are enrolled in a Mastery Program that requires demonstration of proficiency in this subject, your course work may be assessed for a grade.

Certificate Program Credit
If you intend to enroll in a Certificate Program following completion of your Mastery Program, your course work may be assessed for a grade. In addition, your courses will be assessed for transferability to the Certificate Program course requirements. In most cases, if your Mastery Program courses are also included in the Certificate Program as either required courses or elective courses, your completed Mastery Program course work will be transferred to the Certificate Program.

CEU’s and Proof of Completion
If you require a “Record of Course Completion” along with professional development credit in the form of Continuing Education Units (CEU’s), upon successfully completing the course, CEU’s and a record of course completion will be issued by The Institute upon your request.

CAP-INFORMS
Courses in your Mastery Program that have been recognized by the Institute for Operations Research and the Management Sciences (INFORMS) as helpful preparation for the Certified Analytics Professional (CAP®) exam will be will be issued a “Record of Course Completion” by The Institute upon your request, after successfully completing the course.

ACE CREDIT / College Credit
Courses in your Mastery Program that have been endorsed by the American Council on Education (ACE) will be issued a “Record of Course Completion” by The Institute upon your request, after you successfully complete the course. Please note that the decision to accept specific credit recommendations is up to the academic institution accepting the credit.

Digital Badge

For courses in your Mastery Program that have been endorsed by the American Council on Education (ACE), a digital badge will be made available upon successful completion of the course.

Miscellaneous

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Survey Statistics Mastery Series

Overview

Who This Mastery Serves