GridSample: an R package to generate household survey primary sampling units (PSUs) from gridded population data

Abstract Background Household survey data are collected by governments, international organizations, and companies to prioritize policies and allocate billions of dollars. Surveys are typically selected from recent census data; however, census data are often outdated or inaccurate. This paper descri...

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Main Authors: Dana R. Thomson, Forrest R. Stevens, Nick W. Ruktanonchai, Andrew J. Tatem, Marcia C. Castro
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-07-01
Series:International Journal of Health Geographics
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12942-017-0098-4