** Reply to note from [log in to unmask] Wed, 23 May 2001 09:49:16 +0100
> I would think
> that personal data like names etcetera is not relevant for the purpose of
> gathering statistical data on class sizes? I would think the information
> gathering is excessive as compared to the purpose (as is/was the case with
> the Census 2001, in my opinion).
Not having read too well the original message, I thought it said, it was a
long term study (longitudinal) thus the ability to follow on the subjects
is essential, thus names etc are essential.
The norm would be to create an anonymous sample of subjects (larger
than what they would want to study) together with the school, then the
school approaches the parents and asks for permission to disclose names
and so on. If parents refuse that is it.
Regards
Charles
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