Summary and Descriptive Statistics

Summary and Descriptive Statistics - Rubric

Measures of Central Tendency 35 points

Criteria Description

Mean, Median and Mode

5. Target 35 points

Measures of central tendency, including the mean, median, and mode, are

calculated correctly.

4. Acceptable 29.75 points

N/A

3. Approaching 26.25 points

Measures of central tendency, including the mean, median, and mode, are mostly

calculated, but one required calculation is missing.

2. Insufficient 22.75 points

Measures of central tendency, including the mean, median, and mode, are partially

calculated, but two required calculations are missing.

1. Unsatisfactory 0 points

Measures of central tendency are not calculated.

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Measures of Variation 35 points

Criteria Description

Variance, Standard Deviation, and Range

5. Target 35 points

Measures of central variation, including variance, standard deviation, and range,

are calculated correctly for variance and standard deviation. Range is identified.

4. Acceptable 29.75 points

N/A

3. Approaching 26.25 points

Measures of central variation, including variance, standard deviation, and range,

are mostly calculated, but one required calculation is missing.

2. Insufficient 22.75 points

Measures of central variation, including variance, standard deviation, and range,

are partially calculated.

1. Unsatisfactory 0 points

Measures of variation are not calculated.

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Analysis of Descriptive Statistics 35 points

Criteria Description

5. Target 35 points

Analysis of the descriptive statistics for differences and health outcome

recommendations between the groups is thorough, accurate, and includes

substantial explanation and supporting details.

4. Acceptable 29.75 points

Analysis of the descriptive statistics for differences and health outcome

recommendations between the groups is complete and mostly accurate and

contains explanation.

3. Approaching 26.25 points

Analysis of the descriptive statistics for differences and health outcome

recommendations between the groups is included but lacks accuracy, explanation,

or relevant supporting details.

2. Insufficient 22.75 points

Analysis of the descriptive statistics for differences and health outcome

recommendations between the groups is incomplete or incorrect.

1. Unsatisfactory 0 points

Analysis of the descriptive statistics for differences and health outcome

recommendations between the groups is not included.

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Excel Formulas 28 points

Criteria Description

5. Target 28 points

Excel formulas are complete and correct for all problems.

4. Acceptable 23.8 points

Excel formulas are included for all problems and contain only minor errors.

3. Approaching 21 points

Excel formulas are mostly included and contain minor errors.

2. Insufficient 18.2 points

Excel formulas are partially included or contain significant errors that affect

problem solutions.

1. Unsatisfactory 0 points

Excel formulas are incomplete or incorrect.

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Mechanics of Writing 7 points

Criteria Description

Includes spelling, capitalization, punctuation, grammar, language use, sentence

structure, etc.?

5. Target 7 points

No mechanical errors are present. Appropriate language choice and sentence

structure are used throughout.?

4. Acceptable 5.95 points

Few mechanical errors are present. Suitable language choice and sentence

structure are used.

3. Approaching 5.25 points

Occasional mechanical errors are present. Language choice is generally

appropriate. Varied sentence structure is attempted.?

2. Insufficient 4.55 points

Frequent and repetitive mechanical errors are present. Inconsistencies in language

choice or sentence structure are recurrent.??

1. Unsatisfactory 0 points

Errors in grammar or syntax are pervasive and impede meaning. Incorrect language

choice or sentence structure errors are found throughout.??

Total 140 points

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