ICT in Schools - Department of Education and Skills

Evaluation methods Chapter 2
2.4.3 Response rate
Responses were received from 240 (92%) of the 260 primary schools surveyed. Completed
questionnaires were received from 234 principals and 1,162 class teachers (an average of almost
five teachers per school). At post-primary level, responses were received from 114 (74%) of the 155
schools surveyed. Completed questionnaires were received from a total of 110 principals and 800
teachers (an average of 7 teachers per school). Based on previous experience of similar surveys, the
actual response rate in all schools was more than double what was projected. This high response
rate reflected the degree of interest in the survey, the perceived importance of the topic, and the
follow-up procedure adopted to ensure that replies were received.
Fig. 2.1: Survey response rates
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Impact of ICT on teaching and learning – response rates
92%
74%
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20%
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Primary (n=260)
Post-primary (n=155)
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