What are the main steps in the planning of a field survey?

The main steps in the planning of a field survey are as follows:

1. Preparation of the Questionnaire:

While preparing the questionnaire the

following points should be noted:

(i) The questionnaire should not be very long.

(ii) The questions to be included in the questionnaire must be precise and short.

(iii) The questions should be framed such that they can be cross checked with other questions in the questionnaire.

(iv) The questions should not involve much arithmetical calculations for the enumerator or the respondent.

2. Mode of enquiry : The data may be collected, either by

(t) the interview method, or

(ii) mailing questionnaire.

3. Training of the enumerators: Training programmes for the enumerators have to be arranged, so that they can interpret the questions correctly, explain to the respondents I the objectives of the enquiry and importance of the study. They must be trained to be polite in their presentation.

4. Policy survey : In case, it is going to be large scale field study, it is useful to, initially, conduct a survey on a smaller scale (called a pilot survey) before launching the large survey.