Optimized Probability Sampling of Study Sites to Improve Generalizability in a Multisite Intervention Trial

Optimized Probability Sampling of Study Sites to Improve Generalizability in a Multisite Intervention Trial

IntroductionStudies of type 2 translation, the adaption of evidence-based interventions to real-world settings, should include representative study sites and staff to improve external validity. Sites for such studies are, however, often selected by convenience sampling, which limits generalizability...

Full description

Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Jennifer L. Kraschnewski, MD, Thomas C. Keyserling, MD, MPH, Shrikant I. Bangdiwala, PhD, Ziya Gizlice, PhD, Beverly A. Garcia, MPH, Larry F. Johnston, MA, Alison Gustafson, RD, MPH, Lindsay Petrovic, Russell E. Glasgow, PhD, Carmen D. Samuel-Hodge, PhD, MS, RD
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 2010-01-01
Series:Preventing Chronic Disease
Subjects:
optimized probability sampling
study sites
multisite intervention trial
improve generalizability
Online Access:http://www.cdc.gov/pcd/issues/2010/jan/09_0002.htm

Internet

http://www.cdc.gov/pcd/issues/2010/jan/09_0002.htm

Similar Items