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Statistics Colloquium
September 22 Friday, 11 a.m.
Alavi Commons Room, 6625 Everett Tower

Sample Surveys

Tess Kolp, Christopher Shank, and Brittany Hall
Stat 5630, Summer 2017
Western Michigan University

Abstract:
Sample survey students conducted mini-surveys this summer. The projects provide an opportunity for the student to reflect on issues regarding measurement, sample selection, and sources of potential bias. These three 15-minute presentations were selected for their diversity in sampling methodology, besides being interesting and educational.

Tess Kolp (BS Math) conducted a Twitter-based survey on opinions about potential rule changes in major league baseball. Christopher Shank (PhD EMR) will talk about the survey on post-graduation activities of WMU students. Brittany Hall (BS Stat) will discuss a sample of job announcements that come up when you type "statistics" and "data science" in job-search websites.
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All statistics graduate students are expected to attend.

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