The main advantage of using a key informant as a needs assessment tool is?
1. Low cost
2. Provides picture of services needed
3. Learns perspectives of large number of persons
4. Indicates extent of services offered in existing programs
ANS: 2
The main advantage of using a key informant as a needs assessment tool is that it would provide a picture of the services needed.
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