Research Question and Hypothesis

Regarding the first question in Joei's Febuary 3rd post, I think it very appropriate and useful information but some further clarification is needed. With only three options presented regarding parental support (Entirely, fees, materials) it leaves out those (Like myself) who pay most of their way but occasionally receive some aid, or those who only have a set amount of support. Perhaps a revision of the wording would see the values broken into a % of total cost structure. For example:

1) To what extend do / did your Parents Fund your Post-Secondary Education?

 a)Not at all - 0%
 b)Nominally - 1% - 29%
 c)Moderately - 30% - 59%
 d)Mostly - 60% - 99%
 e)Completely - 100%

I would also elect to keep the second question regarding parental influence separate from the previous one, as I think it would be prudent to garner this information for every respondent, rather than just those who did not receive financial assistance. Thoughts?

Hey Derek,

I agree, this question would give us very accurate answers. We should try to make most or all of our questions similarily simple to answer by incorporating percentiles or simples numbered scales for the interviewees to answer.