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Explain how descriptive research differs in terms of perspective when conducting quantitative and qualitative studies.

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Construct a cover letter for a questionnaire designed to obtain parents' opinions about mandatory drug testing in schools.

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You are conducting a survey study of teachers' views of the leadership style of their principals. You will sample teachers in 50 schools. You are aware that several of the principals are unpopular with their staffs. Describe how you will draw a sample of 1000 teachers and ensure that you receive an acceptable response rate of at least 75%.

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You have administered surveys of attitudes toward mandatory drug testing to the parents of all students in four public schools and four private schools. Your survey includes items concerning drug testing using hair samples and items concerning drug testing using random urine screens. Outline how you would present your findings.

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Identify the problems with non-respondents and non-responses and discuss several ways to minimize these.

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Identify the advantages and disadvantages of an interview over a questionnaire and discuss the skills needed to conduct an effective interview.

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Why might you consider tape recording or videotaping an interview? What concerns would you have when doing so?

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