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Small Area Estimation

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

Module overview

The aim is to provide you with an overview and a broad understanding of methods of small area estimation, their motivation and applications.

Linked modules

Prerequisites: STAT6093 and STAT6095

Learning and Teaching

Teaching and learning methods

Lectures with integrated exercises and revisions to enhance understanding of the various methods. Computing lab to compare applications of the various methods.

Study time
Type	Hours
Teaching	24
Independent Study	76
Total study time	100

Resources & Reading list

Textbooks

Rao, J.N.K. (2003). Small Area Estimation. New Jersey: Wiley.

Assessment

Summative

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

Breakdown
Method	Percentage contribution
Coursework	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	100%