The calculation of weights depends on the study design and the type of weights being used. Here are some general steps:
Identify the target population: Determine the population that the study aims to represent. Determine the sample design: Understand the sampling method used and the probability of selection for each participant. Calculate initial weights: Compute the initial weights based on the inverse of the selection probability. Adjust for non-response: Modify the initial weights to account for differences between respondents and non-respondents. Post-stratification: Further adjust the weights to align the sample distribution with known population demographics.
