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Applying weights in a multi-country analysis [message #10292]

Wed, 20 July 2016 08:35

ttuti
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Registered: March 2016

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Hello,

I am conducting research into child malnutrition and I am using multi-level analysis. The sample is from Kenya 2014,Rwanda 2014,Ghana 2014, Namibia 2013 and Senegal 2014. However, I am unsure if my application of weights is appropriately used in my analysis. For the pooled analysis, I use the following formula:

Weights = (V005/100000) * (Country sample size/Pooled Sample Size)

The purpose of using weights in my analysis is to account for the unequal probability of household selection. Is the use of my weights appropriate? If not, how do I remedy it?

Best wishes,
Tuti.

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		Applying weights in a multi-country analysis By: ttuti on Wed, 20 July 2016 08:35
		Re: Applying weights in a multi-country analysis By: Reduced-For(u)m on Thu, 21 July 2016 19:50
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