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SUMMARY:Class / Instruction:June 2 - July 30\, 2026 T/TH  Course - Sampling in Practice
DESCRIPTION:June 2-July 30\, 2026\, T/TH\n1:00pm - 3:00pm\nA live course via Zoom. Registration and payment are required a minimum of two weeks prior to the start of the course.\n\nFounded in 1948\, the Summer Institute in Survey Research Techniques is designed specifically to meet the needs of professionals and graduate students seeking to deepen their expertise in survey methodology and data collection. Offered through the Michigan Program in Survey and Data Science within the Institute for Social Research at the University of Michigan\, the program provides a rigorous and flexible curriculum that blends theoretical foundations with practical application — entirely online.\n\nSampling in Practice\n\nUnlocking the art and science of sampling with an applied\, hands-on approach\, the course Sampling in Practice is designed for applied practitioners who want to master real-world sampling techniques through active learning and practical programming. Students will learn about probability sampling methods\, including simple random sampling\, stratification\, systematic selection\, cluster sampling\, probability proportional to size sampling\, and multistage sampling. We will also cover sampling cost models\, sampling error estimation techniques\, non-sampling errors\, missing data\, and nonprobability samples. The course emphasizes practical implementation\, featuring interactive coding exercises and in-class examples to reinforce each concept. A culminating project will give students the opportunity to integrate multiple techniques into a comprehensive sample design and demonstrate the profession in designing surveys\, selecting subjects\, analyzing sample data\, and solving real sampling problems using modern statistical tools.\n\nWhy take this course? \n\nThe course is crafted for students and practitioners eager: \n\nTo build proficiency in modern sampling techniques through active engagement and practical coding experience\nTo understand the basic ideas\, concepts and principles of probability sampling from an applied perspective\nTo be able to identify and appropriately apply sampling techniques to survey design problems\nTo understand and be able to assess the impact of the sample design on survey estimates\nTo be able to compute the sample size for a variety of sample designs\nTo learn how to design and select a probability sample involving complex sampling techniques in a survey project\, and receive expert feedback on a sampling report. \n\nYajuan Si is a Research Associate Professor in the Michigan Program in Survey and Data Science\, located within in the Institute for Social Research at the University of Michigan. She holds a Ph.D. in statistical science from Duke and received postdoctoral training at Columbia. Yajuan’s research focuses on methodology development\, from data analysis to study design\, in streams of Bayesian statistics\, linking design- and model-based approaches for survey inference\, data integration\, missing data analysis\, confidentiality protection\, and causal inference\, with applications in the social and health sciences. More information can be found here: https://websites.umich.edu/~yajuan/.
UID:148265-21903564@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/148265
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Data,Data Analysis,Data Collection,Data Curation,Data Linkage,Data Management,Data Science,Graduate,Professional Development,Survey Methodology,Survey Methods,Survey Research
LOCATION:Off Campus Location
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DTSTAMP:20260609T141452
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260624T140000
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SUMMARY:Social / Informal Gathering:Glassware Painting Social Event
DESCRIPTION:QueST and Centerspace are groups focused on queer community in the sciences. Our events are open to everyone. This is a social painting event using recycled glassware (or small canvases if preferred). There will be light drinks/snacks.\n\nhttps://linktr.ee/quest_uofm
UID:148698-21904614@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/148698
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Art,Biosciences,LGBT,Postdoctoral Research Fellows,Research,Science,Undergraduate,Well-being
LOCATION:Biological Sciences Building - 1010
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DTSTAMP:20260602T114818
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260624T170000
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SUMMARY:Other:Summer Solstice Wonder Walk
DESCRIPTION:Summer Solstice\, Bugs\, Birds and Binocs: Summer arrived on Sunday\, June 21 and we're all ready for summer fun! Grab your hiking boots\, and explore the trails\, looking for the sights and listening for the sounds of summer.\n\n------\n\nMatthaei Botanical Gardens is hosting free guided nature walks on select Wednesdays and Sundays.  These walks are FREE\, no registration is required. Wonder Walks are designed for all ages to inspire curiosity and learning from each other through activities that model curiosity and honor nature. If we have a sizeable mixed-age group\, we may separate into two sets to offer the same content at different levels of engagement.\n\nWednesday walks begin at 5:00 pm.  Sunday walks begin at 1:00 pm. We recommend gathering inside the lobby of Matthaei Botanical Gardens about 10 minutes before the start.
UID:148531-21904409@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/148531
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:nature,solstice,walk
LOCATION:Matthaei Botanical Gardens
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DTSTAMP:20260611T154833
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260624T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260624T190000
SUMMARY:Other:Nature Play Pop-Up: Gravity Play
DESCRIPTION:Matthaei Botanical Gardens is hosting free\, hands-on Nature Play Pop-ups.  Young children will have hands-on fun while taking a closer look at nature\, and parents will leave with easy ideas to encourage creative nature play at home. No registration\, free event. First to arrive\, first to play. Kids can join in as spaces open during the pop-ups. Suggested ages 3-7.  Please note that all materials stay unless otherwise specified.
UID:148907-21905190@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/148907
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:children,children's education,matthaei botanical gardens kids children nature
LOCATION:Matthaei Botanical Gardens
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DTSTAMP:20260619T122022
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260624T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260624T190000
SUMMARY:Conference / Symposium:East Quad (Spring/Summer 2026) (Housing)
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URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/147859
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Sessions
LOCATION:Abeng Multicultural Lounge
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