Estimating non-response rate

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June 9, 2015 at 10:06 am #1481

kate.golden@concern.net
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Dear Forum members,

I was wondering if you have a rule of thumb for estimating non-response rates for the SMART survey sample size calculation. I realise it depends a lot on context, but if it is a new area or non-response rates for previous surveys is not well reported, would you recommend 5% as a safe bet? It is a camp setting.

Thank you,
Kate

June 16, 2015 at 7:00 pm #1494

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There is no rule of thumb for estimating non-response rate. As you mentioned, non-response is based on several factors such as context and previous survey reports.
A 5% estimate for non-response in a camp setting will be sufficient if:
a) Sensitization occurs ahead of time and the residents are aware when the data collection will take place.
b) The SMART survey does not contain any additional variable(s) that some individuals may consider invasive (such as drawing blood for anaemia) and may refuse to participate in the survey.
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