Table 2. Methodological differences between cluster random sampling (CRS) and Integrated Threshold Mapping (ITM).
CRS | ITM | |
Platform | Community-based | School-based with younger children brought from the community |
Cluster selection | Probability proportional to size or random selection | Random selection: minimum 2 per subdistrict |
Participant selection | Household | Children aged 6–9 at school & 1–5 year old children from communities |
Sample size and age groups | 100 aged 1–9 years | 25 aged 1–5 years and 25 aged 6–9 years |