Priority was given to rural areas with a history of a stable population. When selecting speakers, priority was given to men, to the elderly and to those who worked in the main industry of the area, for these were all seen as traits that were connected to use of local dialect.
Preferential attention was paid to rural regions with a consistent population. When choosing speakers, preferential consideration was given to males, seniors, and individuals employed in the primary industry of the area, as these characteristics were perceived to be linked to the use of local dialects.