Dr Jamelia Harris has published a new article in the journal Field Methods. The article discusses how to estimate the size of the target population in data limited settings when conducting survey research.

Not knowing the population size is a common problem in data-limited contexts. Drawing on labour market research in Sierra Leone, the article outlines a four-step solution to this problem: (1) estimate the population size using expert interviews; (2) verify estimates using interviews with participants sampled; (3) triangulate using secondary data; and (4) reconfirm using focus group discussions.