Developing the Assessment Work Plan and Data Collection Tools

Session 3.3

Session 11: 1Qualitative Approaches for FS Assessments

Session Objectives

After this session, participants should be able to:•Use secondary data to identify information gaps to be filled by qualitative assessments

•Explain the different types of triangulation that could be implemented in qualitative research

•Develop question guides and data collection tools for use in a rapid qualitative food and nutrition security and assessment in their country of assignment

Session 11: 2Qualitative Approaches for FS Assessments

Session 11: 3Qualitative Approaches for FS Assessments

Tomorrow’s Field Assessment Exercise

Refer to Handouts 3.2b & 3.2d

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Our Task: Decide how will we get the data we need, and what questions we

need to ask

Exercise 3.3

In your previous GroupsBased on the compiled desk review (secondary data

compilation handout you received), and taking into consideration the assessment objectives, people you will be meeting, and information gaps identified:

1. Identify categories and sub-categories of primary data needed

2. Identify the sources (who) and methods for obtaining this data. (what do we need to inquire about and with whom)

3. Use Template for Exercise 10.

60 min

(45 minutes for group work and 25 minutes for plenary discussion)

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Session 11: 6Qualitative Approaches for FS Assessments

Topic Sub-Cat. / Issues

Source of Info

Sec. Data

CD FGD1 FGD2 KIi HHI

Availability Market X X X X X

Varieties X X X X

Own Production

X X X

Access Market X X X X X

Prices X X X X X X

Employment X X X X

Assistance X X X

Using the Template: Example

Break

30 min

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Develop Question Guides for each of the following

Question Guides are “aide-memoirs”

Move from the general to the more specific questions. 5-6 key questions main questions should suffice. Probing questions could be more.

Triangulate data (sources and methods)

Use participator y tools when appropriate

Consider pre-set schedule limitations (work with what’s not ideal).

Make sure ask the right questions and include “probing questions” in your guides

If you have time, develop reporting forms (particularly for discussions)

Refer to the samples of question guides and FGD guides provided to you for guidance

Household Interviews

Community Discussion

Key-Informant Interviews

Focus Group Discussion

Remember:

Exercise 3.3a

150 min

(120 minutes for group work and 30

minutes for plenary

discussion)

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Session 11: 9Qualitative Approaches for FS Assessments

Good Luck Tomorrow

Do not forget to:

Take MemosProbe

Establish RapportBe ready to take

notes Effectively/Strategi

cally