Competency information
Details
Describe sampling strategy and calculate sample size.
Considerations
- How to choose a sampling strategy:
- non-probability sampling: convenience sampling, judgement sampling, quota sampling and snowball sampling
- probability sampling: simple random, systemic, stratified, multi-stage, cluster.
- How to assess the impact of response to the study.
- How to conduct sample size calculation:
- OpenEpi, R
- methods for estimating the desired value of the measure of effect
- power, significance.
Relevant learning outcomes
| # | Outcome |
|---|---|
| # 1 | Outcome Write a study protocol for an epidemiological study and consider ethical issues if required. |