Survey Methods Toolbox

The Foundation for Agrarian Studies has been conducting village surveys since 2005-06. Over the years it has developed a standard framework and methodology for collection, entry, and processing of the household level data. Some of the tools that we use are:

Calculation of Household Incomes – A Note on Methodology

Crop Production Operation Codes

Editor’s Manual

PARI Household Survey – Instruction Manual for Investigators

Schedule for Survey of Households

Survey Methods Toolbox

Madhura Swaminathan is Professor and Head, Economic Analysis Unit, Indian Statistical Institute Bangalore Centre. She is one the Trustees of the Foundation. Webpage