Subject description
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Modern approaches in survey methodology.
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Administrative sources and registers.
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Big data.
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Integration of multiple data sources.
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Other current issues of data collection in official statistics, e.g. response burden, automated data capture etc.
The subject is taught in programs
Objectives and competences
Course objective is to gain comprehensive and in-depth knowledge about data collection in official statistics.
Competences:
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Knowledge of and critical evaluation of individual data collection methods in official statistics.
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Knowledge of scientific foundations of data collection in official statistics.
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Capabilities for designing new research in the field of data collection in official statistics.
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Strategic thinking about the importance of individual data collection methods in official statistics.
Teaching and learning methods
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Lectures.
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Seminars and labs.
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Consultations.
Expected study results
The student will become familiar with different methods and specifics of data collection in official statistics and will be able to independently perform scientific research in this field.
Basic sources and literature
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Eurostat (2004). Handbook of Recommended Practices for Questionnaire Development and Testing in the European Statistical System. Najdeno na http://ec.europa.eu/eurostat/
ramon/statmanuals/files/Handbook_of_Practices_for_Quest.pdf. -
Madans, J. et al. (2011). Question Evaluation Methods: Contributing to the Science of Data Quality. John Wiley & Sons.
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Snijkers, G. et al. (2013). Designing and Conducting Business Surveys. John Wiley & Sons.
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Wallgren, A., & Wallgren, B. (2014). Register-based Statistics. Administrative Data for Statistical Purposes. 2.. izdaja. John Wiley & Sons.
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Izbrani znanstveni članki in druga aktualna literatura s področja zbiranja podatkov v uradni statistiki. / Selected scientific articles and other readings on data collection in official statistics.
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