research characteristics (parents) Flashcards
1
Q
In what ways do parents influence education?
A
Through upbringing, school involvement (governors, evenings), and market choices (e.g., school selection)
2
Q
Why are parents a difficult group to study?
A
They’re diverse and differ in willingness to participate. Their class, gender, and ethnicity affect representativeness
3
Q
How can class affect parental participation in research?
A
Middle-class parents are more likely to respond to research than working-class parents, skewing results
4
Q
What is “impression management” in the context of researching parents?
A
Parents may exaggerate their involvement in education to appear more responsible, affecting data validity
