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• occupation;
• etc.
Statistical tests to be applied:
• chi square;
• regression analysis;
• etc.
Example C
Frequency distributions in terms of:
• age;
• parents’ occupation;
• parents’ educational levels;
• students’ occupational aspirations;
• parental involvement in students’ studies;
• self-esteem;
• peer group influence;
• number of hours spent on studies;
• etc.
Cross-tabulations:
Academic achievement
• peer group influence;
• parental involvement in students’ studies;
• self-esteem;
• occupational aspirations;
• attitude towards teachers;
• etc.
Example D
The in-depth interviews carried out with the families will be transcribed using Microsoft
Word. These transcribed interviews will be closely studied to identify the main themes
they communicate. These themes will be sorted by issues relating to management and
treatment of a child with ADHD. The themes will then become part of the write-up.