Implementing regression analysis to explore correlations between funding amounts and graduation rates while conducting case studies at high- vs low-funded schools.

Just analyzing budgetary reports from various districts to determine per-student spending without linking it directly to measures of student success.

Calculating average test scores across schools but not taking into account qualitative nuances such as teacher satisfaction or resource availability in those environments.

Holding informal discussions with school administrators about perceived funding adequacy without systematically comparing it against actual success metrics.