Table 2. Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) of family engagement by the level of education
Mean Engagement | F-Value | |
High School | 6.25 | 0.0498* |
Some College | 9.0 | |
College Degree or higher | 5.83 |
Note: p<.05*, p<.01**, p<.001***
The dependent variable for this ANOVA was family engagement and the parents were asked on a 0-10 scale with 0 being not involved, to 10 being fully involved. The independent variable for this ANOVA was the level of education. Respondents chose an option from 1-4 ranging from “Less than High School” to “College Degree or higher”, with an additional fifth option of “Prefer not to answer”. The mean engagement for parents who completed High School was 6.25. Those who completed some college had a mean engagement of 9.0, and those with a College Degree or higher had a mean engagement of 5.83. According to the ANOVA results (F=0.0498), there is a significant difference between the means at the .05 level. From the results, we can conclude that the level of education does influence family engagement.