Design: A correlational quantitative study uses existing school data to identify patterns, showing how strongly CTAE involvement relates to student success — but not why. #qualstudy7130

Variables:
Independent Variable: CTAE participation level (number of courses or pathway completion)

Dependent Variables: GPA, attendance, graduation rate, career readiness indicators

Research Question: Is there a statistically significant correlation between the level of CTAE participation and measures of academic achievement and career readiness? #qualstudy7130

Quantitative Designs Research Thread: Exploring the impact of Career, Technical, and Agricultural Education (CTAE) programs on student success through a quantitative correlational design. #qualstudy7130

My research design is a case study. I selected this design because it allows me to focus closely on one school or district and examine how CTAE participation connects to graduation rates.

My research question is: How does CTAE participation influence high school graduation rates?

The purpose of my study is to investigate the impact of Career, Technical, and Agricultural Education (CTAE) participation on high school graduation rates. #qualstudy7130 #classassignment