Table 3 The summary of population size estimation methods categories
Categories | Definition of categories | Methods |
|---|---|---|
Methods based on independent samples | Multiple independent sources of data are used to make the estimation | Capture-recapture method |
Multiplier method | ||
Methods based on population counting | Traditional geolocation and counting measures are used to estimate the size of the key population | Delphi method |
Mapping method | ||
Methods based on the official report | The estimates are made by combining them with the official report | Workbook method |
Methods based on social network | The key population is recruited from their social network | Respondent-driven sampling method |
Network scale-up method | ||
Methods based on data-driven technologies | The key population size is estimated by data-driven technologies | Bayesian estimation method |
Stochastic simulation method | ||
LMS estimation method |