Question

Why are pilot surveys important? (Select all that apply)

• A. It helps to assess the performance of the enumerators.
• B. It helps to identify the errors in the questions
• C. It helps to estimate the time involved in the actual survey
• D. It helps to increase the response rate of the actual survey.

Answer 1

Answer: (A), (B), (C)

The correct options are
A It helps to assess the performance of the enumerators.
B It helps to identify the errors in the questions
C It helps to estimate the time involved in the actual survey

Pilot surveys help in assessing the suitability of questions, clarity of instructions, performance of enumerators and the cost and time involved in the actual survey. It has no effect on the response rate of the actual survey.