Close the Gap: An Educator Guide

Method 19: Surveys and Data Collection



  • Opinion Polls: Conducting a “person-in-the street” survey on human rights issues can provide useful data about the local community. Help participants formulate unbiased questions that will elicit the desired information and discuss the components of reliable data.

  • Documenting Evidence: Data gathering can also involve observing and recording day to day events related to human rights (e.g., gender roles in the family, number of times participants hear a racial slur).

  • Online Surveys: Conducting online surveys on human rights issues using such sites as www.surveymonkey.com can provide a quick way to get insights into other students’ or teachers’ attitudes and perceptions.



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