The course will deal with sampling methods under various statistical frameworks. The course will present principles in the design and analysis of clinical trials, limitations of observational studies and possible solutions, and principles of sampling from finite populations. The purpose of the course is to introduce sampling methods and data analysis emphasizing key statistical aspects of the experiment design; to present the advantages and limitations of different methods, and to choose an appropriate method to each statistical problem.

CILO-1: Explain and apply the theory of the basic sampling methods. CILO-2: Demonstrate the advantages and limitations of different data-based sampling methods. CILO-3: Choose an appropriate method to each statistical problem. CILO-4: Use some other advanced sampling methods to solve real problems.