Courses / Modules / STAT6097 Compensating for Non-Response

Compensating for Non-Response

When you'll study it: Semester 2
CATS points: 10
ECTS points: 5
Level: Level 7
Module lead: Danny Pfeffermann
Academic year: 2025-26

Module overview

The aim of this module is to develop students’ understanding of the principles and methods used to compensate for non-response following survey data collection and to enable them to design a strategy for compensating for non-response in a particular survey.

Learning and Teaching

Teaching and learning methods

Study time
Type	Hours
Independent Study	150
Total study time	150

Resources & Reading list

General Resources

Laboratory space and equipment required. Computing lab

Textbooks

Groves R, Dillman DA, Eltinge JL and Little RJA (2002). Survey Non-Response. New York: Wiley.

Lessler JT and Kalsbeek WD (1992). Non-Sampling Error in Surveys. New York: Wiley.

Elliot D (1991). Weighting for Non-Response: a Survey Researchers’ Guide. OPCS: Social Survey Division.

Särndal, C-E and Lundström, S (2005). Estimation in Surveys with Nonresponse. Chichester: Wiley.

Cox BG et al (1995). Business Survey Methods. New York: Wiley.

Assessment

Summative

This is how we’ll formally assess what you have learned in this module.

Breakdown
Method	Percentage contribution
Assignment	100%

Referral

This is how we’ll assess you if you don’t meet the criteria to pass this module.

Breakdown
Method	Percentage contribution
Coursework assignment(s)	100%

Repeat Information

Repeat type: Internal & External