Quantitative Methodology
by Paul Mensching
1. Design
1.1. Quantitative Study comparing student achievement in rural Missouri schools with resource allocation using linear regression analysis/scatterplots
2. Setting/Site Selection
2.1. Rural Districts from all geographic areas of state (Helps validate data to pull from a variety of locations)
3. Figure 1: Methodology
4. References: Sheppard, A., & Hofmeister, D. (2012). Doctor of education program guide. Southwestern College. Retrieved August 12, 2012, from www.southwesterncollege.org/conten/upload/files/Doctor-Of-Education-ProgramGuide.pdf.
5. Introduction - Re-describe study and explain necessity.
6. Plan for data
6.1. MAP scores from 2009-2011 (3 year period) mined from MCDS
6.2. Foundation Formula 2004 compared to 2011
7. Population/Sample
7.1. Rural Missouri K-12 schools with a population <2,000 students.
7.1.1. Size=typical rural/suburban
7.2. 3-5 Grade Students (Math and Communication Arts/ELA)
7.2.1. Grouped grade levels using MSIP 4 data