Philippine Biogeography Quiz and Flashcards

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Why were focus group discussions conducted with key informants?

To ensure the validity of the findings obtained during the research (correct)

To validate the statistical significance using the ANOVA method

To gather information on the official website of the National Statistics Office

To identify how different socioeconomic factors influenced fishing effort

What was the purpose of conducting interviews with fisher-respondents in each town?

To collect data on fishing equipment used by male fishers

To establish a diverse representation of fisher populations at each site (correct)

To ensure standardization and data reliability in the data collection process

To identify the dominant fishing villages within each town

How were alternative livelihoods categorized for fishers in the study?

Based on the level of education attained

Based on the number of hours worked per day

Based on whether individuals were self-employed or employed (correct)

Based on the distance from the fishing villages

What software was used for conducting the statistical analyses?

R statistical analysis software Signup and view all the answers

What method was used to identify how different socioeconomic factors influenced fishing effort?

Non-parametric regression tree analysis Signup and view all the answers

Why were women fishers not included in the study?

They were occupied with household chores. Signup and view all the answers

Which coastal town had the highest percentage of fishers in its population?

El Nido Signup and view all the answers

What characteristic defines small-scale or 'municipal' fishers in the Philippines?

The use of boats under three gross tons Signup and view all the answers

Why was snowball sampling employed in the study?

To ensure a representative sample. Signup and view all the answers

Which towns were categorized as more fishery-dependent in the study?

Lubang, Looc, and El Nido Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary reason for having at least five trained local interviewers conduct interviews in each town?

To ensure consistency and reliability of the data collected. Signup and view all the answers

Why did researchers consult with the local government unit (LGU) when selecting fishing villages?

To ensure a cross-section of fisher populations from different villages. Signup and view all the answers

How did researchers differentiate between 'self-employed' and 'employed' alternative livelihoods among fishers?

Based on whether individuals owned a business or worked for wages. Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of using rank-transformed data in parametric tests for statistical analyses?

To account for the non-normal distribution of the dependent variable. Signup and view all the answers

Why were focus group discussions conducted with older and experienced fishers and local leaders?

To gather qualitative insights and validate findings. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Study Sites and Characteristics

Six coastal towns in the West Philippines Sea biogeographic region of the Philippines were surveyed
Sites have varying levels of socioeconomic development and fishery dependency
Lubang, Looc, and El Nido are more dependent on the fishery, with non-fishing livelihood options available
Batangas City, Puerto Galera, and Mabini are less fishery-dependent, with larger populations and proximity to urban centers
El Nido has the highest number of fishers, accounting for 10.70% of the total population

Research Methodology

Women fishers were excluded from the study due to their limited availability and household responsibilities
Study adhered to the definition of small-scale or 'municipal' fishers in the Philippines, using boats of less than three gross tons
Snowball sampling was employed to ensure a representative sample, with a diverse representation within each site
Interviews were conducted by trained local interviewers in each town to ensure standardization and data reliability

Data Collection and Parameters

Data collection covered various parameters, including fishing effort, demographic factors, socioeconomic factors, and alternative livelihoods
Fishing effort was measured by the number of fishing days per month
Alternative livelihoods were categorized into "self-employed" and "employed" based on control over means of production
Common alternative livelihoods observed across all towns included subsistence farming, carpentry, small businesses, and transport

Validation and Statistical Analysis

Focus group discussions were conducted with key informants, including older and experienced fishers and local leaders
Population data from the National Statistics Office and socioeconomic information from LGU records were sourced
Non-parametric regression tree analysis was used to identify how socioeconomic factors influenced fishing effort
ANOVA method was used with specified splits, and nested ANOVA and Tukey's test validated statistical significance

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This quiz provides information about a biogeographic survey conducted in the West Philippines Sea region, covering six coastal towns with varying levels of socioeconomic development and fishery dependency.

Biogeographic Survey in West Philippines Sea

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