Full Description
This book gives a thorough introduction to the theoretical and practical aspects of planning, conducting and analysing data from Respondent Driven Sampling surveys, drawing on the experiences of experts in the field as well as pioneers that have applied Respondent Driven Sampling methodology to migrant populations.
Contents
Introduction; Lisa Johnston and Guri Tyldum 1. Sampling MigrantsRespondent Driven Sampling Works; Lisa Johnston 2. RDS and the Structure of Migrant Populations; Jon Horgen Friberg and Cindy Horst 3. Measuring Personal Network Size in RDS; Lisa G. Johnston, Leila Rodriguez and Joanna Napierala 4. Initiation of the RDS Recruitment Process: Seed Selection and Role; Agnieszka Kubal, Inna Shvab and Anna Wojtynska 5. Deciding on and Distributing Incentives in RDS; Guri Tyldum, Leila Rodriguez, Ingunn Bjorkhaug and Anna Wojtynska 6. Formative Assessment, Data Collection and Parallel Monitoring for RDS Fieldwork; Jane Montealegre, Antje Roeder, and Rojan Ezzati 7. Analyzing Data in RDS; Lisa Kohnston and Renee Luthra Appendix I. Summary Of RDS Surveys Referenced Appendix II. Overview Of The Development Of The Different RDS Estimators, Their Specific Features And The Software Available For Their Use
