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2. Comparison of participatory and questionnaire surveys

Participatory survey (PRA, RRA)Questionnaire survey
DurationShort (at least a few days)Long (up to 1 year)
Role of local stakeholdersParticipation as a partner in the field survey (active participation)Response to the questionnaire as target people (passive participation)
Survey methodSemi-structured interview, visual tools (such as calendar and map)Data collection and interview using a questionnaire
Sampling methodSelection of target persons according to the purpose of the surveyRandom sampling based on statistics
Analysis procedureAnalysis and confirmation through discussions with stakeholders at the survey siteAnalysis by the survey team after collecting the result of questionnaire