About Course
Design defensible samples, calculate sample sizes and document fieldwork assumptions for surveys and evaluations.
Build practical capability in sampling and sample size determination
This DatalytIQs Academy course provides a structured learning pathway around sampling and sample size determination. The curriculum below shows the learning areas and activities currently included in the course.
What you will explore
- Explore Population and sampling frame.
- Explore Sampling approaches.
- Explore Sample-size calculation.
- Explore Allocation and selection.
- Explore Documentation and ethics.
- Explore Professional evidence checkpoint.
Course curriculum
The current Tutor LMS curriculum contains the following learning areas and activities.
Population and sampling frame
- Define the target population and units of analysis
- Assess coverage, duplication and frame limitations
- Quiz: DTQ-103 Theory Quiz: Sampling and Sample Size
Sampling approaches
- Select probability and non-probability designs appropriately
- Match designs to purpose, feasibility and inference
Sample-size calculation
- Calculate sample sizes using precision, confidence and prevalence assumptions
- Adjust for design effect, non-response and finite populations
Allocation and selection
- Allocate samples across counties, strata or sites
- Implement transparent random-selection procedures
Documentation and ethics
- Write a sampling protocol and replacement rules
- Protect confidentiality and minimise selection bias
Professional evidence checkpoint
- Submit a sample-size calculation, allocation matrix and sampling protocol
Learning with DatalytIQs
DatalytIQs Academy connects structured learning with applied analysis, evidence-based thinking and professional practice. Use the course curriculum and learning activities as your primary pathway through this course.
Course Content
Population and sampling frame
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Define the target population and units of analysis
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Assess coverage, duplication and frame limitations
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DTQ-103 Theory Quiz: Sampling and Sample Size
Sampling approaches
Sample-size calculation
Allocation and selection
Documentation and ethics
Professional evidence checkpoint
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