Data Collection
Data Collection Dates
| Start | End | Cycle |
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| 2020-03-23 | 2020-03-26 | First Quarter |
| 2020-06-22 | 2020-06-25 | Second Quarter |
| 2020-09-21 | 2020-09-24 | Third Quarter |
| 2020-11-23 | 2020-11-26 | Fourth Quarter |
Data Collection Mode
Face-to-face [f2f]
Data Collection Notes
Prior to data collection, there were three (3) levels of training on field operations for QCFS being conducted as follows:
1. Operational training on fisheries surveys served as the first level training conducted annually. The FSD staff act as resource persons. The participants included two (2) representatives per region.
2. Second level training was conducted in the Regional Statistical Service Office (RSSO) immediately after the first level training. Participants to the second level training were representatives from RSSO and two (2) participants from each province.
3. Third level training was held at the Provincial Statistical Office (PSO) prior to each survey round. The training was intended for the enumerators or the hired SRs and attended also by the PSO supervisors.
The hired SR conducted the interviews with the supervision of the regular staff of the PSA PSO. The SRs conduct the face to face interview of at least five (5) key informants who are knowledgeable in the fishing activities in the sample fish landing center during the third week of the last month of the reference quarter.
On the average, data collection time could take an hour to accomplish one questionnaire. Since key informants are required to recall the monthly volume and selling price of species unloaded at the landing center during the quarter, more time are needed to get the desired information. Interview is being conducted in the dialect used in the province or in the national language.
Looking for the right and qualified respondents in the sample fish landing center affects the accuracy of data collected. The SRs are also instructed to record any observations, event, circumstances, occurrences in the fish landing center that contribute to the changes in production.
Seasonality of species and weather conditions are the major contributory factors that affect the volume and price of fish unloaded at the landing center.
Data collection period for the administrative records from the PFDA, LGU-managed and Private landing centers is conducted on a quarterly basis with three (3) months information. Gathering of data is done by the Provincial Statistical Officer.
Questionnaires
QCFS Form 1 is a one-page questionnaire in the English language used in gathering information on the monthly volume and average price per kilogram by species of fish unloaded in traditional commercial fish landing centers during the reference quarter.
Name and classification of sample landing center are indicated in the questionnaire.Thirty-one major species are pre-listed with provisions for other species not mentioned in the list. These others or minor species are also included in data processing. However, only the 31 or major species are highlighted in all fisheries publications.
One questionnaire per respondent is used in the conduct of the interview. Name and type of key informant are also included in the questionnaire.
The same questionnaire is used every quarter. The same data structure is required in every quarter.
On the other hand, QCFS Form 2 is used in gathering administrative data on the monthly volume and average price per kilogram of fish unloaded from PFDA, LGU-managed and Private landing centers during the reference quarter. It is also a one-page questionnaire written in English language. One form is intended for one landing center and covers monthly information.
The survey forms were provided as technical documents.
Data Collectors
| Name | Abbreviation | Affiliation |
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Philippine Statistics Authority
| PSA | National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) |
Supervision
The Regional Director (RD) who is the head of RSSO is responsible for the regional level monitoring and supervision of the survey operations of the PSOs.
The Provincial Statistical Officer provided the over-all supervisor in the province. Among the responsibilities of the supervisor is to conduct SR training prior data collection, assign area of coverage, schedule the data collection and ensure accuracy of data collection, completeness of the accomplished survey forms. To ensure the smooth implementation of data collection, the Provincial Statistical Officer conducted spot-checking and back-checking activities and addressed problems encountered by the SRs under his/her supervision. The Statistical Operations and Coordination Division (SOCD) Chief also provided another level of supervision. And sometimes, Central Office personnel became available to provide support and control of the said activities.
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