Research with Children in Street Situations

Summary

Research for street children and homeless begins accurate numbers. Once the objects of the study are clear we need to establish a valid procedure for choosing a random sample. One model is based on what is used for peripatetic groups. This begins with a clear definition of households, mapping high and low concentrations and taking a random sample of the map sectors. Potential problems include time of day the data is collected, who the data collector is, the difficulty of using standardized tests, and the importance of translation and back translation.