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[13 Jul 2011 | No Comment | ]
Effects of Ramadan on Survey Schedule in Pakistan

Holy month of Ramadan

Muslims from all over the world keep fasting approx. 1 hour before sunrise to sunset during the most blessed month in the Islamic calendar, known as “Ramadan”. Ramadan is the ninth month in the Islamic calendar. During this month, Muslims abstain themselves from eating, drinking, smoking, as well as participating in ill-natured or excessive type of activities. Fasting is intended to educate the Muslim in spirituality, humility and patience. In Ramadan, it is a time for Muslims to cleanse the soul, focus attention on God, and put …

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[19 May 2010 | Comments Off | ]
Face to Face Interviewing in Pakistan – A new look (By Mohsin Muslim)
Face to face research in South Asia particularly in Pakistan is still considered the most reasonable option for researchers. This is because of population diversity, spread, low literacy rate, and availability of low priced local field work resources.

For every fieldwork, the researcher has to assure three vital steps to select a representative sample including Selection of Area, Selection of Household and Selection of Respondent. Face to face mode provides these basic essentials for a successful research. Read the full story