Useful knowledge
2. Comparison of participatory and questionnaire surveys
Participatory survey (PRA, RRA) | Questionnaire survey | |
Duration | Short (at least a few days) | Long (up to 1 year) |
Role of local stakeholders | Participation as a partner in the field survey (active participation) | Response to the questionnaire as target people (passive participation) |
Survey method | Semi-structured interview, visual tools (such as calendar and map) | Data collection and interview using a questionnaire |
Sampling method | Selection of target persons according to the purpose of the survey | Random sampling based on statistics |
Analysis procedure | Analysis and confirmation through discussions with stakeholders at the survey site | Analysis by the survey team after collecting the result of questionnaire |