What is GeoSampler
What is GeoSampler, why GeoSampler was developed and what are the advantages in using it.
Source:vignettes/what.Rmd
what.RmdGeoSampler is a web application designed for providing users with procedures for estimating population size using geographical information. The application is based on R freeware and the Shiny package.
GeoSampler was developed and is maintained by Epicentre to
support the activities of Médecins Sans Frontières. However, as a open source
application under the 
, anyone is free to use, share and change
all versions of this software. The web application can be found at this
link,
while the source code is available at this [GitHub repository](https://apps.msf.netr
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Please use the issue tracker on GitHub to suggest enhancements or report problems: https://github.com/epicentre-field-epidemiology-training/epi.geosampler/issues.
For technical questions and comments please contact Serge Balandine.
Three sampling methods are implemented:
- the Quadrats
- the T-square
- the Roof-Simple-Random sampling
The three methods have different limitations and potential weaknesses depending of the context they are applied and the type and quality of information available.