School Dropout
Running head: SURVEY 1
SURVEY 8
Survey (The Link Between School Dropout and Crime Rates)
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The Link Between School Dropout Rates and Crime Rates
This survey seeks to establish the link between school dropout rates and crime rates in the society. It includes for sections. In this survey, I would like to hear your thoughts about the connection between school dropout rates and crime rates.
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Section One: Demographics
1. How can you define the size of your family?
1-4 members
5-9 members
More than 10
2. Are all your children, if any, in school? If yes, what level of education are they currently.
3. Please tick the following depending on your level of agreement.
SA A D SD
You will let your children drop out of school
Parents who allow their children to drop out of school
should be convicted
Children must be allowed to make their own decisions
relating to school completion
Section 2: Level of School Dropout Rates
1. On a scale of 1-100, what can you say is the level of school dropout rate in your society?
2. Is this level spread across all races? If yes, why? If no, why do similarities exist?
3. Please tick as appropriate on the reasons for increased school dropout rates in the society
SA A D SD
Poverty is the main cause of increased school dropout rates
Lack of parental control causes school dropout
Race is the key cause of increased dropout rates
Section 3: The Link Between School Dropout Rates and Crime Rates
1. How do you rate the connection between school dropout rates and crime rates on a scale of 1-10
2. Do all dropouts get involved in criminal activities? If yes, why? If no, what do they do instead
3. Please let us know your view on this
SA A D SD
School dropouts involved in robberies should be taken
to approved schools with maximum security
School dropout rates should not be solely blamed for
increasing crime rates
Dropping out of school should be criminalized
Section 4: Reducing School Dropout Rates and the Subsequent Crime Rates
1. On a scale of 1-10, what has the government done to reduce school dropout rates and the crime associated with it?
2. Have all stakeholders in the education and security system been involved in addressing the problem? If yes, how?
3. Please tick appropriately and let us know your view on this
SA A D SD
Parents must be taken as part of the stakeholders in
reducing school dropout rates hence controlling crime
Parents who fail to adhere to this should face the full
force of the law
Combined efforts from the society would help alleviate
school dropout rates and associated crime rates
Answers
Respondent 1
Section One
1. 1-4 members
2. All my two children are in school, they are at college level at the moment
3. I strongly agree on the first two points and strongly disagree on the last point
Section Two
1. 20%
2. The level of school dropout seem to be higher among African-Americans because of high levels of poverty
3. I strongly agree with all the three points.
Section Three
1. 9, they are strongly connected
2. No, some seek casual labor in factories
3. I agree with the first and third view, but I disagree with the second view
Section Four
1. 5
2. Not really, some like the security system have been left out
3. I strongly agree with all the three views
Respondent 11
Section One
1. 4-10 members
2. All of them are in school, two in high school, one in college, and two in university
3. I strongly agree on the first two points and disagree on the last point
Section Two
1. 10-15%
2. The level of school dropout seem to be higher among African-Americans, but I cannot tell the reason
3. I agree with all the three points.
Section Three
1. Maybe 5
2. Of course yes, they dont have alternative means of income
3. I agree with the first and third view, but I strongly disagree with the second view
Section Four
1. 7
2. Yes
3. I strongly agree with all the three views
Respondent 111
Section One
1. 1-4 members
2. My two children are in high school
3. I agree on the first two points and disagree on the last point
Section Two
1. 30%
2. The level of school dropout is fairly spread across races
3. I strongly agree with all the three points.
Section Three
1. 8, there seems to be a close relationship
2. Yes and No, it depends on the financial situation
3. I agree with the first and third view, but I disagree with the second view
Section Four
1. 4
2. No, the government has not been keen on reducing this problem
3. I strongly agree with all the three views
Respondent 1V
Section One
1. More than 10 members
2. Most of my children are in school, some are young and have not yet joined school
3. I strongly agree on the first two points and strongly disagree on the last point
Section Two
1. 20-25%
2. It cannot be judged on race, as it seems to be quite balanced
3. I strongly agree with all the three points.
Section Three
1. 8, they are connected
2. Yes, because of hopelessness in life
3. I agree with the first and third view, but I disagree with the second view
Section Four
1. 7
2. Yes, they are trying
3. I strongly agree with all the three views
