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Many people have lost their jobs as a result of COVID-19, making them homeless persons. Can I target this demographic with purposive sampling?

aaronparker

2 May 2024

3 Replies, 6 Months ago

When discussing sampling, the word “element” baffles me. Consider the scenario where I survey Hong Kong’s household income. Should I use the household or the individual as the unit?

When discussing sampling, the word "element" baffles me. Consider the scenario where I survey Hong Kong's household income. Should I use the household or the individual as the unit?

aaronparker

2 May 2024

3 Replies, 6 Months ago

Hi. Could you please explain sampling terminology? What is the sampling frame for a CSSA receipt evaluation program in Hong Kong?

gabriel

1 May 2024

3 Replies, 6 Months ago

I’m curious as to why policy analysis for social protection uses a selective sample rather than the census.

I'm curious as to why policy analysis for social protection uses a selective sample rather than the census.

gabriel

1 May 2024

3 Replies, 6 Months ago

When I reviewed the Partnership Fund for the Disadvantaged (PFD) evaluation report, I saw that the study design was cross-sectional rather than longitudinal. Is it acceptable to conduct a service effectiveness evaluation?

When I reviewed the Partnership Fund for the Disadvantaged (PFD) evaluation report, I saw that the study design was cross-sectional rather than longitudinal. Is it acceptable to conduct a service ...

amanda

1 May 2024

3 Replies, 6 Months ago

What are the three parties that make up the Partnership Fund for the Disadvantaged (PFD) in light of the previous post?

amanda

1 May 2024

3 Replies, 6 Months ago

I work for a non-profit organization that offers after-school learning and support services to students from low-income households. I’m curious if there are any policies that help students from underprivileged social situations.

I work for a non-profit organization that offers after-school learning and support services to students from low-income households. I'm curious if there are any policies that help students from un ...

samuelturner

30 April 2024

3 Replies, 7 Months ago

I work in the Emergency Relief program as a program assistant. I’m going to assess how well the program works. Who should I collect data from? I’m unsure if the amount of people receiving my services is adequate.

I work in the Emergency Relief program as a program assistant. I'm going to assess how well the program works. Who should I collect data from? I'm unsure if the amount of people receiving my servi ...

samuelturner

30 April 2024

3 Replies, 7 Months ago