NPSO State Profile Database

Reports: Question #8

How are post-school data gathered?


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(number of profiles with each answer in parenthesis - click the number to see the states)

A: (2) From a state-level database maintained by a non-educational agency (e.g., employment division)
B: (13) Mailed survey to former student
C: (7) Mailed survey to family member
D: (22) Phone survey/interview former student
E: (20) Phone survey/interview family member
F: (14) Interview conducted by teachers from school districts participating in the data collection
G: (14) Interview conducted by school personnel other than teachers from school districts participating in the data collection
H: (8) Interview conducted by research organization hired by the state
I: (0) Interview conducted by research organization hired by the district
J: (4) Web-based or internet-based surveys of family members and/or former students
K: (3) Other