1. The researcher used purposive sampling to select 22 schools located in areas with high student populations to collect data from students and parents about students' access to education opportunities after 21 years of war.
2. A total of 22 schools, 22 students, and 44 parents were selected as the sample. Questionnaires were used to collect information from students and parents about student demographics, access to education, and challenges in continuing education after 21 years of war.
3. The researcher conducted pilot tests of the questionnaires and made revisions before distributing them to the final sample selected through purposive sampling from schools in high population areas.