Basic Specification (CSPLAN command)

You can specify a sample or analysis design to be created or a plan file to be displayed.

Creating a Sample Plan

  • The SAMPLE keyword must be specified on the CSPLAN command.
  • A PLAN subcommand is required that specifies a file that will contain the design specification.
  • A DESIGN subcommand is required.
  • A METHOD subcommand must specify an extraction method.
  • Sample size or rate must be specified unless the PPS_MURTHY or PPS_BREWER extraction method is chosen.

Creating an Analysis Plan

  • The ANALYSIS keyword must be specified on the CSPLAN command.
  • A PLAN subcommand is required that specifies a file that will contain the analysis specification.
  • A PLANVARS subcommand is required that specifies a sample weight variable.
  • A DESIGN subcommand is required.
  • An ESTIMATOR subcommand must specify an estimator.
  • The POPSIZE or INCLPROB subcommand must be specified if the EQUAL_WOR estimator is selected.

Displaying an Existing Plan

  • The VIEW keyword must be specified on the CSPLAN command.
  • A PLAN subcommand is required that specifies a file whose specifications are to be displayed.