QAqS

What is the sampling design used for QAqS?

• Two-stage PPS-Systematic sampling design

• Two-stage Stratified sampling design

• Probability proportional to size (PPS)-Systematic sampling design

• None of the Above

What is the basis for the sampling frame of the Quarterly Aquaculture Survey (QAqS)?

• 2017 Updating of the List of Aquaculture Farms (ULAF)

• 2012 Census of Agriculture and Fisheries

• Aquaculture Farms Inventory (AQFI)

• None of the Above

It is the enumeration unit of QAqS and is defined as the farming facility used in the culture or propagation of aquatic species including fish, mollusk, crustaceans, and aquatic plants for purposes of rearing to enhance production.

• Province

• Municipality

• Barangay

• Aquafarm

Which of the following aquafarm categorized by its water environment and type is not covered in QAqS?

• Brackishwater, freshwater, and marine pen

• Brackishwater, freshwater, and marine cage

• Brackishwater, freshwater, and marine fishpond

• Other freshwater farms like rice fish and small farm reservoir (SFR)

True or False. A leading question that suggests the answer desired by the interviewer. By asking a leading question, the respondent's mind is set into believing that the answer suggested by the SR is the right one.

• True

• False

How is the price reported if different sizes of fish/aquatic species harvested with corresponding price were gathered within the reference quarter?

• Use weighted average in terms of production and price by size

• Compute price using the simple average method across size

• Report the price of the dominant volume of the species by size

It is a land-based type of aquafarm: a body of water (artificial or natural) where fish and other aquatic products are cultured, raised or cultivated under controlled conditions.

• Pen

• Cage

• Fishpond

• None of the above

Which of the following are not covered in production data for aquaculture survey? (multiple answer)

• Milkfish in juvenile size/crablets/post larvae harvested used as input in the grow-out farms

• Seaweed to be used as planting materials

• Ornamental Fish Production

• Cultured aquatic species which are in marketable or adult size harvested from grow-out farms.

Which of the following is a qualified respondent for the sample aquafarm to be interviewed during data collection activity for QAqS?

• Aquafarm owner/operator

• Caretaker/technician

• Family member who is knowledgeable of the sample aquafarm’s daily operations

• Punong Barangay or any of the barangay officials

• All of the above

This activity ensures that the estimates generated are truly reflective of the current fisheries situation. It involves thorough analysis of the generated estimates with auxiliary information. 

• Data Analysis

• Date Review

• Data Validation

• None of the Above