Collecting School District Policies on Physical Education and Nutrition
Author Information
Author(s): Jamie F. Chriqui, Michael Tynan, Tanya Agurs-Collins, Louise C. Mâsse
Primary Institution: University of Illinois at Chicago
Hypothesis
Can web-based research effectively collect U.S. school district policies on physical education and nutrition?
Conclusion
A multi-pronged approach is necessary for collecting U.S. local school district policies, as web research and mail canvasses yield different types of information.
Supporting Evidence
- 67% of the districts provided policies through various methods.
- Policies were more likely to be retrieved from larger, urban districts.
- Different types of policy information were obtained from web and mail sources.
Takeaway
To find out what schools are doing about physical education and nutrition, researchers need to use different methods like searching online and sending letters.
Methodology
The study involved collecting policies from 60 school districts across six states using web research, mail canvasses, and field collection methods.
Potential Biases
Variability in organizational structures within school districts may lead to incomplete responses.
Limitations
The study's findings may not be generalizable to all districts, and the policy information collected may be incomplete due to the nature of the data collection methods.
Participant Demographics
The study included 60 school districts from six states: California, Georgia, Illinois, Massachusetts, New York, and Texas.
Statistical Information
P-Value
<0.001
Statistical Significance
p<0.001
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