Teachers and administrators at a particular school are concerned about a possible rise in bullying in recent months. Before deciding how to respond to the problem, they want to determine if, in fact, their perceptions are accurate. For example, they want to know how many students are considered to be bullies, how many students are victims of bullying, and how often students encounter bullying
incidents at school. In three separate paragraphs, describe three different data collection techniques they might use to get the information they need.
What will be an ideal response?
The following are possible strategies (the response should refer to at least two of them):
? Administer a questionnaire that asks students whether they have witnessed or been a victim of bullying behavior
? Interview students regarding peers whom they perceive to be bullies or frequent victims of bullies
? Observe students in various settings during the school day, looking for possible incidents of bullying
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