DETERMINING THE OUTCOMES OF AN INNOVATIVE SOLUTION FOR AT RISK STUDENTS: USING THE TRI–SQUARED TEST AS ADVANCED STATISTICAL ANALYSIS TO VERIFY THE IMPACT OF NINTH GRADE FRESHMAN ACADEMIES, CENTERS, AND CENTER MODELS UPON MINORITY STUDENT RETENTION AND ACHIEVEMENT
- NCCU Author/Contributor (non-NCCU co-authors, if there are any, appear on document)
- James Osler, Professor (Creator)
- Institution
- North Carolina Central University (NCCU )
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Abstract: This paper discusses the implementation of the Tri–Squared Test as one of many advanced statistical measures used toverify and validate the outcomes of an initial study on academic professional's perspectives on the use, success, andviability of 9th Grade Freshman Academies, Centers, and Center Models. The initial research investigation published ini-manager's Journal on School Educational Technology determined that academician's view these types of academicprograms as positive solutions that aid in the retention and projected completion of High School minority “At–Risk”students. This advanced approach to data analysis is a transformative mixed methods research design that involves thein–depth comparison of the initial research qualitative and quantitative outcomes and establishes the validity andreliability of the researcher's instrument.
Additional Information
- Publication
- Language: English
- Date: 2021