International Journal on Lifelong Education and Leadership (2018), 4(2)

International Journal on Lifelong Education and Leadership (2018), 4(2) 
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Research methodology and sample characteristics 
 
In order to describe the manifestation of civic position of 9th - 12th grade students in the dimension of 
tolerance, a survey was carried out. The questionnaire included issues that highlight the research of the 
dimension of tolerance in the following criteria: (I) diversity of opinions (II) religious tolerance; (III) 
ethnic tolerance; (IV) the attitude of young people towards equal opportunities of different ethnic groups.
The research sample consists of 825 respondents, 9
th
– 12
th
grade students that is 38.35% of the total 
number of students in Liepaja (total number of students in the 9
th
– 12
th
grade group: 2151 students), 
which ensures the reliability and validity of the study. Research data gain confirmation ability (Lincoln, 
Guba, 1985) and the results of the study are valid because it demonstrates accuracy. The survey was 
carried out between November 2016 and February 2017 in all comprehensive schools of Liepaja. The 
average age of respondents is 16 years, including 18 students (2.18%) at the age of 14; 258 students 
(31.27%) at the age of 15; 206 students (24.97%) at the age of 16, 179 students (21.70%) at the age of 17; 
124 students (15.03%) at the age of 18 years; 13 students (1.58%) at the age of 19 and 27 students 
(3.27%) at the age of 20. The characteristics of respondents' age and gender are described in Figure No.1.