Questionnaire design is the first step in primary data collection. A well-designed questionnaire requires planning, literature reviews of questionnaires, structured modules, and careful consideration of outcomes to measure.
Primary Data Collection
Primary data collection is the process of gathering data through surveys, interviews, or experiments. A typical example of primary data is household surveys.
A survey firm term of reference (TOR) defines the structure of the project and breaks down the responsibilities of all parties involved, including that of the impact evaluation team.
Enumerator training is an extremely important part of the primary data collection, and should be planned in advance.
Preparing for field data collection involves preparing clear protocols and guidelines for each component of primary data collection using field surveys.
Computer-Assisted Field Entry (CAFE) is data collection method in which enumerators conduct a pen-and-paper interview, which is then followed by real-time data entry completed in the field.
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The Enumerator Training is a joint effort between the Field Coordinator (often with other members of the Impact Evaluation Team) and the Survey Firm. The Field Coordinator should prepare the Enumerator Manual or make sure to be involved in its approval process.
This article covers the procurement process for the data collection agency.
The process of structuring a survey pilot involves agreeing upon the logistics (or practical aspects) of a survey pilot, including duration, approvals, review sessions, and training. In order to conduct a successful pilot, the impact evaluation team (or research team) must discuss each of these aspects in detail to ensure that the sur