A descriptive research methodology was used for this study. A survey was
administered to a selected sample from a specific population identified by the National
School Board Association. The term ‘survey’ is commonly applied to a research
methodology designed to collect data from a specific population, or a sample from that
population, and typically utilizes a questionnaire or an interview as the survey instrument
(Robson, 1993).
Surveys are used to obtain data from individuals about themselves, their
households, or about larger social institutions (school boards). Sample surveys are an
important tool for collecting and analyzing information from selected individuals. They
are widely accepted as a key tool for conducting and applying basic social science
research methodology (Rossi, Wright, and Anderson, 1983).