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What is the main purpose of the GLSS 8 survey?
Which of the following topics is NOT covered in the GLSS 8 survey?
What is a key component of the Field officer’s Manual?
How many chapters does the Field officer’s Manual comprise?
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What technology is utilized for data collection in the GLSS 8 survey?
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What should field officers do to ensure quality data collection?
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Which aspect of household life is included in the GLSS 8 survey?
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What is emphasized for field officers in the Field officer’s Manual?
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What primarily characterizes poverty?
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Which of the following best describes living conditions?
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What is the main purpose of the GLSS 8 survey?
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Which of the following modules is NOT included in the GLSS 8?
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Which specific objective of GLSS 8 involves estimating poverty levels?
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What does the term 'living standards' refer to?
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In the GLSS 8, which module would likely collect data about migration?
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Which of the following factors is NOT considered when determining living conditions?
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What role does the Deputy Government Statistician play in the GLSS 8 project?
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Which method is suggested for ensuring data quality in the GLSS 8 project?
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What is one of the responsibilities of the Project Implementation Team (PIT)?
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How does the project ensure the quality of data from GLSS 8?
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What interval is used for the household consumption and expenditure recall period in GLSS 8?
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Who does the Deputy Government Statistician report to?
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What is NOT a responsibility of the Project Implementation Team (PIT)?
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What thematic focus has been introduced in the GLSS 8 project?
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What should you do if a guide helps you locate a hamlet or house?
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Which of the following actions is NOT appropriate after scheduling an appointment with respondents?
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What is required if respondents ask you to provide answers for them?
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What type of information should not be disclosed to anyone outside of GLSS 8 officials?
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What is one responsibility of the Field Supervisor before fieldwork begins?
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Why is it important for interviewers to be honest and conscientious?
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What should an interviewer do if they encounter something doubtful during their tasks?
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How should interviewers handle their work during field studies?
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Which action is required of Field Officers before commencing an interview with a child?
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What should Field Officers do to make the child feel comfortable during the interview?
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What is a significant aspect of child protection that Field Officers must respect?
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Which practice should Field Officers avoid during the interview process?
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What should Field Officers refrain from doing to ensure ethical child interviews?
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Which of the following behaviors aligns with child protection policies during interviews?
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What stance should Field Officers take regarding stigma and discrimination?
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What is the proper way to conduct conversation with a child during an interview?
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Study Notes
The Ghana Living Standards Survey (GLSS)
- The eighth round of the nationwide household survey, GLSS 8, will span twelve months from August 2024 to July 2025.
- Data will be used for a Poverty Profile Report, as well as reports on education, health, economic activity, housing, non-farm enterprises, and household consumption and expenditure.
GLSS 8 Objectives
- The survey aims to gather data to examine socio-economic conditions and track progress toward national development goals, including the Agenda 2063 and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
- Specific objectives include estimating monetary and non-monetary poverty, identifying new weights for consumer items to re-base consumer price index, and assessing health status, literacy levels, and housing conditions.
GLSS 8 Modules
- The survey will cover a wide range of topics, including demographics, education, health, economic activity, migration, ICT, mortality, housing, household agriculture, income, consumption, expenditure, food and water security, non-farm enterprises, savings, assets, credit, insurance, investment, governance, peace, security, and gender and assets ownership.
GLSS 8 Field Officers Responsibilities
- Interviewers are expected to use the provided manual as a reference material to ensure the accuracy and quality of data collection.
- They must be conscientious and honest and report any doubts or uncertainties to their Field Supervisor.
The Project Directorate
- Comprised of the Government Statistician, who is the National Project Director, and the Deputy Government Statistician, who serves as the Project Technical Director. Other members include the Project Implementation Team (PIT) and the GLSS 8 Secretariat staff.
GLSS 8 Ethical Guidelines for Field Officers
- Field Officers are required to treat all respondents, particularly children, with dignity and respect and obtain consent from both the child and their parent/guardian before conducting interviews.
- They must avoid any form of stigma, discrimination, or leading questions, and refrain from offering gifts or carrying children during interviews.
- Field officers must ensure that conversations avoid politics or religion, and they must not disclose any information received during their duties to unauthorized individuals.
Field Supervisors Responsibilities
- Field Supervisors are responsible for all clusters assigned to them and have specific roles before, during, and after fieldwork. Responsibilities include: collecting necessary materials, developing an itinerary, identifying the boundaries of assigned clusters, assigning households to interviewers, ensuring the interviewers adhere to the survey protocols, monitoring data collection and quality, and providing support and guidance to the team.
GLSS 8: Child Protection Policy
- The survey acknowledges the importance of child protection and outlines specific guidelines to ensure their safety and well-being during data collection.
Field Officer Ethics and Rules
- Field officers must ensure that all Field Officers engage in acts consistent with the child protection policy of Ghana.
- Specific instructions include treating every child with dignity and respect, interviewing only children who have been pre-selected, obtaining consent from both the child and their parent/guardian, and avoiding any form of stigma or discrimination against children. Field officers must also refrain from offering gifts or carrying children.
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The GLSS 8 is a comprehensive household survey conducted in Ghana from August 2024 to July 2025. It aims to collect vital socio-economic data for various reports, focusing on poverty, education, health, and housing. This information will help track progress toward national development goals, including the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
