What Makes Outcomes Research Different from Other Types of Research

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What makes outcomes research different from other types of research?

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Definitions:

No Child Left Behind Act

A U.S. Act of Congress that reauthorized the Elementary and Secondary Education Act; it included Title I provisions applying to disadvantaged students.

Federal Government's Role

The responsibilities and powers assigned to the national government as opposed to state or local governments.

Elementary and Secondary Education

Refers to the first stages of formal education typically provided to children and adolescents, covering kindergarten through high school levels.

K-12 Education Spending

Financial outlay by governments and private entities towards education from kindergarten through 12th grade, covering expenses such as teacher salaries and school infrastructure.