Quality Control

We follow strict quality control measures to ensure the efficacy of our research data and analysis. We have have quality testing measures in place during pre-fieldwork, fieldwork and post-fieldwork stages. Our quality control steps are listed below.

Selection of Interviewers

Action

• Good listeners
• Interested and enthusiastic
• Hard working and energetic
• Interactive
• Careful

Results

• Increased efficiency
• Elimination of errors/bias
• Speed-up of the research process with minimum disruptions
• Flixibility and Adaptibility to different research methodologies

Training of Interviewers

Action

• Training in local Language
• 2-3 training sessions per interviewer
• Small training groups (6-8 persons)
• 2 practice questionnaire per interviewer
• Participation by HQ if necessary

Results

• Increased comprehension
• Standardization of work
• Exposure to various interviewing skills and techniques
• Allows assessment of interviewers before fieldwork proper

Accompanied Interviews

Action

• Accompaniment by fieldwork manager/supervisor on first day of interviewing
• Observation of

- Random walk procedure
- Eligibility quotas
- Recording on contact sheet
- Presentation at the doorstep
- Asking questions/probing
- Skipping
- Use of aid material, etc.

Results

• Ensures understanding of the questionnaire
• Guaratees standardized interviews
• Enhances interviewer participation and involvement

Back-Checking/Editing Controls

Action

Minimum 20-25% back-checking
Integral part of field management during fieldwork proper
Daily back-checking
100% of questionnaires edited on a daily basis
Immediate feedback to interviewers
All suspect sorted out and checked

Results

Enhances quality of data
Advoides interviewer misunderstanding
Same-day diagnosis of fraudulent interviewers