When do you need a representative sample?
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Dated: March 2019
Authors: Carlos Barahona , Dave Mills , Emily Nevitt
An animated video (01:38) which gives a brief summary of when you must use a representative sample. Originally created for UNHCR as part of the FAQ section to support use of the Sampling Decision Assistant Tool.
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