ETW2420 Design and analysis of sample surveys
Faculty of Business and Economics
ETW2420 Design and analysis of sample surveys is a level 2, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Business and Economics, offered in 2026 in Semester 2 at Malaysia. It needs AMU2453, SCI1020 or ETW1001.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2026
- Semester 2
- Malaysia
- Assessment
- No exam
- 2 tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2026 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before ETW2420
Prerequisites
Pass these before you enrol.
After ETW2420
No unit lists ETW2420 as a prerequisite in the 2026 handbook.
Overview
Introduction to survey methods including probability and non-probability sampling and online surveys. Statistical inference in finite population sampling will be introduced (design-based and model-based inference). Strategies in the analysis of survey data (modeling and other applications) will be discussed.
Offerings in 2026
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Second semester | Malaysia | On campus |
Assessment
- Written60%
- Project40%
Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
explain basic concepts and principles in planning and the conduct of sample surveys
- 2
use different statistical inference paradigms in analysing survey data
- 3
develop models using survey data for application in business, industry, and the public sector
- 4
integrate survey methods into the process of statistical analysis as one possible data collection strategy.
Workload and teaching
- Tutorials24 hours
- Teaching approachResearch activities
- Teaching approachProblem-based learning
- Teaching approachActive learning
Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of scheduled learning activities and independent study. Independent study may include associated readings, assessment and preparation for scheduled activities. You are expected to complete all pre-class activities prior to your scheduled class, and post-class activities should be completed after your scheduled class. Learning activities may include a combination of teacher directed, peer directed and online engagement activities.
This unit allows you to develop your research skills by engaging in structured inquiry using a systematic approach and discipline-specific methodologies.
This unit includes problem-based learning approaches, where you engage in research, integrate theory and practice and apply knowledge and skills to develop viable solutions in response to a problem or set of problems.
This unit engages you in actively applying your knowledge, skills and attributes in interactive, collaborative and reflective activities.
Where it fits
ETW2420 is part of 2 areas of study in the 2026 handbook.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Nur Syazwani
Common questions
When is ETW2420 offered?
In 2026, ETW2420 runs in Semester 2 at Malaysia.
How much work is ETW2420?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does ETW2420 have an exam?
No. ETW2420 has 2 assessment tasks and no exam.
Which majors and minors include ETW2420?
ETW2420 is part of Econometrics and business statistics.