Social Construction of Reality - Bad Request

Data Collection Strategies
This study involved data collection in several forms: gathering of pertinent
documents, archival data, long and short interviews, electronic surveys, and, potentially,
a follow-up review of literature. All interviewees were informed that the information
obtained was for the evaluation of The School District’s program evaluation process with
the intention of creating a transportable, site-specific model for program evaluations
within The School District in the future. Prior to the start of research, a letter requesting
permission to conduct the study within The School District (Appendix B) was sent to the
superintendent. A letter of consent was obtained from the superintendent. All
stakeholders were informed that any information gathered was used for the purposes of
this research study; each signed an agreement of informed consent (Appendix C). Five
data collection mechanisms were used (Figure 7).
Long interviews. The researcher developed interview questions for the primary
intended user (Appendices D and G). Two interviews, taking approximately 60 minutes
each, were undertaken and digitally recorded. A research assistant transcribed the
recording. Member checking of the transcripts occurred. Revisions were made, as called
for, as a result of the member check. None of the revisions required more than revising a
few words that the transcriptionist misheard.
Document analysis. The No Child Left Behind Act of 2001, Missouri School
Improvement Program (MSIP)- Cycle 4, The School District’s board policy, and The
School District’s vision, mission, and goals were gathered.
Archival data. The program evaluation data and material generated from The
School District’s full-scale evaluation pilot was used.
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