Field research

End-to-end, rigorous and reliable: trained enumerators, digital data capture and robust quality control, from design to a clean dataset.

Comprehensive field data collection

We design, deploy and manage field data collection for NGOs, research institutions, government agencies and donor-funded projects across Ghana.

Digital data capture
Interviews & note-taking
Questionnaires & consent

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Capabilities

We cover the major field data collection methodologies.

Household Surveys

Quantitative surveys of communities, households or individuals across urban and rural settings.

  • Structured questionnaire design
  • Sampling strategy & frame development
  • Digital data entry & validation
  • GPS-tagged responses

Focus Group Discussions

Facilitated group discussions that capture community perceptions, behaviours and needs.

  • FGD guide development
  • Trained facilitators & note-takers
  • Audio recording & transcription
  • Thematic analysis & reporting

Key Informant Interviews

In-depth interviews with subject experts, community leaders, officials and stakeholders.

  • KII guide design
  • Respondent identification & scheduling
  • Recording & transcription
  • Analysis & synthesis

Market Research Interviews

Targeted data collection for market assessments, consumer behaviour and business intelligence.

  • Exit interviews & intercepts
  • Market mapping & observation
  • Price surveys
  • Consumer preference studies
Field operations

We manage every part of your field operation.

Recruitment & Training

  • Enumerator recruitment from local communities
  • Pre-field training on tools & protocols
  • Pilot testing & refinement
  • Supervised data collection teams

Digital Data Capture

  • KoboToolbox
  • ODK (Open Data Kit)
  • SurveyCTO
  • Real-time data submission & monitoring

Field Coordination

  • Field supervisor deployment
  • Daily progress reporting
  • Logistics & community entry planning
  • Ethical consent procedures
Quality control

Clean, analysis-ready data through checks at every stage of fieldwork.

Field Supervision

Supervisors oversee collection and spot-check at data collection sites.

Data Verification

Validation rules and range checks applied at the point of entry.

Back-Checks

A subset of respondents is re-interviewed to verify data accuracy and enumerator compliance.

Daily Review

Data is reviewed and flagged for correction at the close of each field day.

Ethical Compliance

Informed consent is obtained from respondents, with protocols reviewed for each project.

Clean Dataset Delivery

Final datasets are cleaned, labelled and delivered in your preferred format (SPSS, STATA, Excel).

Available as a local field research partner for donor-funded projects, international NGOs and research institutions operating in Ghana and West Africa.

Tell us about your project and we'll prepare a tailored field data collection proposal. We aim to respond within 24 hours.