Assignment #5

Criteria Ratings Points

Understanding of Quantitative Research Methods & Data Analysis

20 to >18.0 pts

Advanced

Shows a deep understanding of quantitative research methods and data analysis in criminal justice.

18 to >16.0 pts

Proficient

Shows a basic understanding of the role of quantitative research methods and data analysis in criminal justice.

16 to >0.0 pts

Developing

Shows a poor understanding in quantitative research methods and data analysis in criminal justice.

0 pts

Not Present

20 pts

Research Design, Research Questions, & Hypotheses

20 to >18.0 pts

Advanced

The research design, hypotheses, and research questions are appropriately named and tested.

18 to >16.0 pts

Proficient

The research design, hypotheses, and research questions are mostly named and tested.

16 to >0.0 pts

Developing

The research design, hypotheses, and research questions are not named and incorrectly tested.

0 pts

Not Present

20 pts

Use of the Selected Analytical Method

20 to >18.0 pts

Advanced

Appropriate and accurate selection and use of analytic methods.

18 to >16.0 pts

Proficient

Mostly appropriate and accurate selection and use of analytic methods.

16 to >0.0 pts

Developing

Somewhat appropriate and/or somewhat accurate selection and use of analytic methods.

0 pts

Not Present

20 pts

Interpretation of the Results

30 to >27.0 pts

Advanced

Appropriate and comprehensive explanation of the results obtained from the quantitative analysis in the context of the original problem.

27 to >25.0 pts

Proficient

Mostly appropriate explanation of the results obtained from the quantitative analysis in the context of the original problem.

25 to >0.0 pts

Developing

Somewhat appropriate explanation of the results obtained from the quantitative analysis. Explanation of the context is somewhat incorrect or incomplete.

0 pts

Not Present

30 pts

Use of IBM SPSS®

20 to >18.0 pts

Advanced

Excellent use and application of SPSS.

18 to >16.0 pts

Proficient

Good use and application of SPSS.

16 to >0.0 pts

Developing

Fair to poor use and application of SPSS.

0 pts

Not Present

20 pts

Quantitative Analysis Report Grading Rubric | CJUS745_B01_202230

Criteria Ratings Points

Use of Sources from Course

15 to >13.0 pts

Advanced

Use of all relevant sources from the Learn material.

13 to >11.0 pts

Proficient

Use of most relevant sources from the Learn material.

11 to >0.0 pts

Developing

Use of some relevant sources from the Learn material.

0 pts

Not Present

15 pts

Grammar, Writing, & APA

15 to >13.0 pts

Advanced

Proper grammar, writing, and current APA format

13 to >11.0 pts

Proficient

A few grammar, writing, and APA errors.

11 to >0.0 pts

Developing

Numerous grammar, writing, and APA errors.

0 pts

Not Present

15 pts

Page Length 15 to >13.0 pts

Advanced

4-5 double-spaced pages of content in length (not counting the title page or references).

13 to >11.0 pts

Proficient

1 page more or less than the required length range (not counting the title page or references); double-spaced.

11 to >0.0 pts

Developing

More than 1 page more or less than the required length range (not counting the title page or references); double-spaced.

0 pts

Not Present

15 pts

Total Points: 155

Quantitative Analysis Report Grading Rubric | CJUS745_B01_202230