Module 4
Sampling (sample size and sampling technique) and quantitative data collection
Training course in research methodology and research protocol development 2021
October 4, 2021 - Geneva
A. Required readings
Sampling (sample size and sampling technique)
- Go over the presentation: Sampling and sample size estimation - Moazzam Ali (WHO).
- Study sections 4.6 ‘Study sample’ and 4.7 ‘Sample size’ on pages 50 to 54 of the document: Fathalla MF, Fathalla MM. A practical guide for health researchers (WHO Regional Publications, Eastern Mediterranean. Series 30). WHO; 2004.
Quantitative data collection
- Go over the presentation: Quantitative data collection: Designing a questionnaire - Khalifa Elmusharaf (University of Limerick, Ireland).
- Study sections 4.8 ‘Measurement’ (pages 54 to 55) and 4.10 ‘A note on questionnaire design’ (pages 57 to 58) of the document: Fathalla MF, Fathalla MM. A practical guide for health researchers (WHO Regional Publications, Eastern Mediterranean. Series 30). WHO; 2004.
B. Assignment
Complete and submit the short paperwork assignment.
Relevant online resources
Reference document