15 Questions
Why were focus group discussions conducted with key informants?
To ensure the validity of the findings obtained during the research
What was the purpose of conducting interviews with fisher-respondents in each town?
To establish a diverse representation of fisher populations at each site
How were alternative livelihoods categorized for fishers in the study?
Based on whether individuals were self-employed or employed
What software was used for conducting the statistical analyses?
R statistical analysis software
What method was used to identify how different socioeconomic factors influenced fishing effort?
Non-parametric regression tree analysis
Why were women fishers not included in the study?
They were occupied with household chores.
Which coastal town had the highest percentage of fishers in its population?
El Nido
What characteristic defines small-scale or 'municipal' fishers in the Philippines?
The use of boats under three gross tons
Why was snowball sampling employed in the study?
To ensure a representative sample.
Which towns were categorized as more fishery-dependent in the study?
Lubang, Looc, and El Nido
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.
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.
How did researchers differentiate between 'self-employed' and 'employed' alternative livelihoods among fishers?
Based on whether individuals owned a business or worked for wages.
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.
Why were focus group discussions conducted with older and experienced fishers and local leaders?
To gather qualitative insights and validate findings.
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
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.
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