Let’s talk about Sampling!
What is sampling?
Sampling is the practice of gathering data from a small portion of the study population and extrapolating the findings to a larger group.
Why do we use sampling in evaluation and research?
Sampling SAVES time, money, and manpower. All these resources are scarce in public health and MUST be conserved.
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W03 Quiz: Sampling: The Sampling Quiz is due at the end of Week 3. All of the questions come directly from the reading materials. The document below is OPTIONAL and meant to help guide your study. You are NOT required to complete this document.
Supplemental Materials
The resources below are meant to supplement not replace the official course materials.
Before we can understand sampling, we need a basic understanding of data collection methods.
Determining who to collect data from and how to collect that data is an essential step in the evaluation and research processes. This step comes after the research questions are drafted. The sampling method depends on not only the data to be collected but also on the project timeline and resources available to the evaluation and research teams. It is important to have an adequate understanding of sampling methods to make informed decisions about the project’s next steps.
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