4.1.1 [Data and Information]

Question 1

TYPES OF DATA

Answer 1

1. source (primary; secondary)
2. nature (quantitative; qualitative)
3. time dimension (cross-sectional; time series)
4. measurement (continuous; discrete)
5. arrangement (ranked; nominal)

Question 2

METHODS OF DATA COLLECTION

Answer 2

1. survey
2. rapid rural appraisal
3. participatory rural appraisal
4. key informant interview

Question 3

SURVEY

Answer 3

1. used prepared questionnaire
2. carried out by enumerators
3. expensive

Question 4

RAPID RURAL APPRAISAL

Answer 4

1. “quick and dirty”
2. less precise than surveys
3. use of small teams
4. results generated quickly

Question 5

PARTICIPATORY RURAL APPRAISAL

Answer 5

1. participation of farmers
2. obtain information on village condition and production potential

Question 6

KEY INFORMANT INTERVIEW

Answer 6

1. identify who is in the best position to assist making better decisions

Question 7

SOURCES OF DATA AND INFORMATION

Answer 7

1. national statistic
2. personal experience
3. farm records

Question 8

NATIONAL STATISTIC

Answer 8

1. historical yield and price information
2. average of the information

Question 9

PERSONAL EXPERIENCE

Answer 9

1. most common source for backyard farms

Question 10

FARM RECORDS

Answer 10

1. best source of historical production and marketing information