The Sampling Program for Survey Statisticians, founded by Leslie Kish, will not be offered as part of the 2026 Summer Institute. Please look for information about the 2027 program at the end of this year.
The program combines university classes with practical application in research methods. It is especially useful for statisticians studying at other universities, which have few courses during the summer. The program is designed chiefly, but not exclusively, for statisticians from less developed countries who want to aim their careers at survey sampling in their own countries. We have graduates in over 100 countries.
Courses
The Sampling Program for Survey Statisticians is a eight-week program consisting of three courses: a course in methods , a course on the analysis of complex sample survey data, and a hands-on daily workshop. All classes are scheduled in Eastern Standard Time Zone.
- Methods of Survey Sampling
- Analysis of Complex Sample Survey Data
- Workshop in Survey Sampling Techniques
Students participating in the Sampling Program for Survey Statisticians (SPSS) enroll in only these three courses and are considered Fellows in the Program. The methods and the analysis courses may be taken without being a Fellow. The workshop is reserved only for Sampling Program Fellows and cannot be taken alone. Further details about the program and registration will be provided at the end of 2026.
