Triangulation
“To ensure accuracy, Assessors must rely on observable, objective data and facts (not inference).”
Triangulation
Triangulation is the gathering and comparing of information from multiple sources to arrive at objective, validated findings.
When you validate data through Triangulation, you are able to:
Test the accuracy of the data gathered from one source against data from other sources
Provide sufficiency by using multiple sources of information
Consider different perspectives to validate the information gathered
Example
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Worker Interviews
Documents and Records
Document Review
Management Interviews
Interview with Employment Site Management
Validated Finding
Assessment Finding
Knowledge Check
Choose the correct answer.
Read the questions carefully and choose the best answer based on what you learned.
1. Worker Interviews
Data point 1:
Data point 2:
2. Documents and Records
Data point:
3. Management Interviews
4. Validated Finding
Finding Statement
The Systems Approach and Triangulation are ways to ensure auditors are gathering sufficient and accurate evidence for the audit findings.
If you found this module helpful the Verite Ethical Recruitment and Employment Auditor Training offers simulated auditing for implementers, as well as systems and risk identification. More information on this and other courses can be found here.
Please note that the photos included in this toolkit are used solely to illustrate the locations and situations in which risks of violations to the standards are being discussed. The people shown in the photo(s) do not represent any specific person or group of people noted in the text.
Cover: Audrie Siahainenia/Conservation International
Objectives:
Peter Hershey/Conservation InternationalFigure 1: Systems Approach Framework:
VeritéFigure 2: PDCA Framework:
VeritéPhoto background for Systems Assessment statement:
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Figure 3. Systems Approach and PDCA Frameworks:
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Knowledge Check:
Arina Ertman/Unsplash.comFigure 4. Triangulation Framework:
VeritéExample:
Jessa Marie Pedrola/Conservation International