While working for an international development agency, you must create a presentation about primary and secondary education in the Middle East.

Which is the best research approach?

To get a local perspective on Middle Eastern affairs, conduct a phone survey of people who live in the area. In order to get a balanced response, include survey respondents who have children and those who do not.

Using electronic databases, find statistics gathered by the United Nations that show the dropout rates of students by gender and age. Request that certain reports be sent to you so you can examine the data yourself.

Write an e$-$mail to your former professor who teaches courses on foreign policy, and ask his opinion on the subject.