The Renewable Energy Industry in CARIFORUM Countries

RESEARCH METHODOLOGY | DATA ASSESSMENT

The financial sector was most hesitant to participate, followed by the RE companies. The study achieved an overall 63% participation which provided the desired sample size.

2.5 | DATA ASSESSMENT

The assessment applied a selected method of evaluation to each stakeholder question in order to allow for subsequent measurement as explained below. Some evaluations were quantitative, and some were qualitative. Some questions were not applicable depending on previous responses and could be omitted. E.g. If YES then what. “Not Sure” was also introduced in some cases to allow for survey completion if the responder was unable to provide a proper response. The measurements used were: Ranges Ranges were used to provide a means of measuring a response in cases where exact numbers may be difficult to determine (e.g. RE industry size/value) and when it was necessary to provide the participant with a measure of protection (e.g. company revenues). Binary Yes and No were used when responses were expected to be clear. Rating System The study used a numeric rating system that assigned

The assessment applied a selected method of evaluation to each stakeholder question in order to allow for subsequent measurement.

a score from 1 to 5 where: 5 indicates a “Poor” rating 4 indicates an “Inadequate” rating 3 indicates a “Fair” rating 2 indicates a “Good” rating 1 indicates an “Excellent” rating Text Repsonses

Several responses were collected as written text. Such information was summarized to present a qualitative measurement.

The Renewable Energy Industry in CARIFORUM Countries

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