A Practical Guide to Sampling

This guide is the latest in a series on sampling. It has been produced in response to a large number of requests received by the Statistical and Technical Team relating to sampling matters. The guide aims to consolidate the information required for you to complete the survey process from design to reporting. It provides this advice in an informal and practical way which should also help you understand the work of your consultants, and ask informed questions of the audited body.VFM reports require reliable forms of evidence from which to draw robust conclusions.