Research Design返回
The target population of this survey was defined as the principals of all local secondary schools excluding the international schools. No sampling was required.
This study was conducted by self-administered paper questionnaire, returned by the principals via mail or fax. The data collection period started from 8 May and ended on 6 June, 2017. A total of 71 questionnaires were received via fax and were considered valid. The response rate of this survey was 15.8%, with a standard error of sampling of no more than 5.5%, had it been a representative survey (Table 1).
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Table 1. Contact information of the survey |
Successful Cases |
Distributed Questionnaires |
Response rate* |
Standard Error** |
71 |
450 |
15.8% |
5.5% |
** Calculated as if these are random sample surveys.