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Why were focus group discussions conducted with key informants?
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?
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?
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?
What software was used for conducting the statistical analyses?
What method was used to identify how different socioeconomic factors influenced fishing effort?
What method was used to identify how different socioeconomic factors influenced fishing effort?
Why were women fishers not included in the study?
Why were women fishers not included in the study?
Which coastal town had the highest percentage of fishers in its population?
Which coastal town had the highest percentage of fishers in its population?
What characteristic defines small-scale or 'municipal' fishers in the Philippines?
What characteristic defines small-scale or 'municipal' fishers in the Philippines?
Why was snowball sampling employed in the study?
Why was snowball sampling employed in the study?
Which towns were categorized as more fishery-dependent in the study?
Which towns were categorized as more fishery-dependent in the study?
What was the primary reason for having at least five trained local interviewers conduct interviews in each town?
What was the primary reason for having at least five trained local interviewers conduct interviews in each town?
Why did researchers consult with the local government unit (LGU) when selecting fishing villages?
Why did researchers consult with the local government unit (LGU) when selecting fishing villages?
How did researchers differentiate between 'self-employed' and 'employed' alternative livelihoods among fishers?
How did researchers differentiate between 'self-employed' and 'employed' alternative livelihoods among fishers?
What was the significance of using rank-transformed data in parametric tests for statistical analyses?
What was the significance of using rank-transformed data in parametric tests for statistical analyses?
Why were focus group discussions conducted with older and experienced fishers and local leaders?
Why were focus group discussions conducted with older and experienced fishers and local leaders?
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.
