Rigorous by Design.
Data is only as valuable as its integrity. At Nyalodia Research, we don't just aggregate survey responses; we subject every data point to a strict forensic audit to guarantee that our intelligence reflects reality, not fabrication.
Field Acquisition
All field data is captured via structured KoboToolbox deployments, utilizing offline-first capabilities to ensure stability in remote constituency wards. Every submission is strictly mandated to capture background metadata, including exact device timestamps and high-precision GPS coordinates at the moment of completion.
Algorithmic Data Auditing
Raw data is immediately passed through our proprietary Python and Pandas auditing scripts. We actively hunt for statistical anomalies and physical impossibilities that indicate "couch-polling" or algorithmic tampering.
Spatial Overlap (GPS)
Calculates distance matrices between submission coordinates. Pollsters returning high volumes of surveys from identical, clustered, or static locations are automatically flagged for geospatial fabrication.
Temporal Batching
Analyzes inter-survey time gaps. Submissions recorded in zero seconds, or clustered in impossibly tight timeframes, trigger immediate warnings for automated batching or post-hoc data entry.
Integrity Scoring & Exclusion
Based on forensic metrics, every enumerator is assigned a dynamic Integrity Score. Any pollster dropping below our strict audit grade (typically indicating a high probability of unscrupulous behavior) has their entire dataset quarantined. Only verified, high-fidelity data is pushed to the client dashboards.