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10/25/21, 3:39 PM Final Paper

https://canvas.harvard.edu/courses/94405/assignments/522576 1/2

Final Paper

Due Dec 12 by 7:59 pm EST Points 15 Submitting a file upload File Types doc, dox, rtf, and pdf

Final Paper Rubric

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Perform 3 different hypothesis tests using the course dataset and write a 4-5 page paper, double spaced, reporting the results. The hypothesis tests can involve the same item analyzed in different ways (different kinds of tests) or they could be tests of different items altogether.

Papers should have:

A theoretical introduction. What is the theory? What are the constructs? How are the constructs operationalized? What are the predictions? A full reporting of the results of (at least) the required number of analyses including descriptive statistics, inferential statistics, effect sizes, & confidence intervals. Graphs are optional and not necessary. Do not copy and paste SPSS output to report statistics; write them out like in the example 'report your findings' sections given in lecture. A brief conclusion. How do your results inform your theory? Suggest next steps.

No joint papers are accepted. You can work together in discussing your papers, but everyone must turn in their own paper reflective of their own work.

You do not need to cite external sources if you are not drawing on anyone else's theory or findings. However, if you are, you should cite those sources.

Papers do not have to be formatted in strict APA style, but have sensible and consistent formatting. See the sample paper for reference.

If you are interested, you can view a Sample Final Paper as an example

10/25/21, 3:39 PM Final Paper

https://canvas.harvard.edu/courses/94405/assignments/522576 2/2

Total Points: 15

Criteria Ratings Pts

3 pts

3 pts

3 pts

6 pts

First Hypothesis Test

3 pts Test was appropriate for question; stats reported correctly & completely; effect described in plain language

2 pts 1 shortcoming from full credit

1 pts 2 short comings from full credit

0 pts No test, or it was inappropriate, stats not reported correctly AND effect not described in plain language

Second Hypothesis Test

3 pts Test was appropriate for question; stats reported correctly & completely; effect described in plain language

2 pts 1 shortcoming from full credit

1 pts 2 shortcomings from full credit

0 pts No test, or it was inappropriate, stats not reported correctly AND effect not described in plain language

(Third Hypothesis Test)

3 pts Test was appropriate for question; stats reported correctly & completely; effect described in plain language

2 pts 1 shortcoming from full credit

1 pts 2 shortcomings from full credit

0 pts No test, or it was inappropriate, stats not reported correctly AND effect not described in plain language

Writing in general

6 pts Full Marks Paper consistently and clearly formatted, writing is clear, no spelling or grammatical mistakes, narrative is coherent

5 pts 1 shortcoming 1 problem issue from that list

4 pts 2 shortcomings 2 problem issues from that list

3 pts 3 shortcomings 3 problem issues from that list

2 pts 4 shortcomings moderate issues across all items

1 pts 5 shortcomings major issues across all items

0 pts No Marks paper not on topic or not turned in