A Class Project in Survey Sampling

Abstract

This article describes the organization and implementation of a class survey project. The exercise, which can be applied across disciplines, may be tied to course materials or campus activities. Three surveys conducted by the authors and their students are detailed and the students' roles in the projects are discussed. Students benefit from the group survey projects by gaining valuable experience under the guidance of their professors.

Key Words:

• active learning
• class project
• collaboration
• survey sampling

Additional information

Notes on contributors

Andrew Gelman

Andrew Gelman and Deborah Nolan are professors in the Department of Statistics, at the University of California, Berkeley.