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Compensating for Non-Response

When you'll study it: Semester 2
CATS points: 7.5
ECTS points: 3.75
Level: Level 7
Module lead: Angela Luna Hernandez
Academic year: 2026-27

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

Teaching will include lectures and practical sessions, as well as self-directed study.

Study time
Type	Hours
Independent Study	60
Teaching	15
Total study time	75

Resources & Reading list

Textbooks

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

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

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

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

An internal repeat is where you take all of your modules again, including any you passed. An external repeat is where you only re-take the modules you failed.

Breakdown
Method	Percentage contribution
Coursework assignment(s)	100%