What if the randomly selected sample is not representative of major characteristics of the target population (e.g., age, disability)?
If the random sample fails to select a sample of students that is representative of the student population, the district should either conduct another random sample or add additional randomly selected students to the previously selected sample until the list is representative of the student population before proceeding with IEP reviews. The school district process to randomly select students must be such that it assures each students position on the list is neutral to major student characteristics and every student in the target group has an equal chance of being selected. For example, to ensure a truly random sample, use a process by which students names are listed alphabetically or by student identification number rather than grouped by disability or types of placement.
Related Questions
- What if the randomly selected sample is not representative of major characteristics of the target population (e.g., age, disability)?
- How does DKSA know the sample they use is representative of the U.S. traveling population?
- Do you target a certain population (gender, ethnicity, individual vs. family, school, age, etc)?
