Week 14 Term

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MAT 2215 Project Rubric

Area Possible Points Introduction 1

o Clear title o Clearly describes the question being investigated, o Clearly describes the importance of the question and the population of

interest

Data Collection 1 o The method of data collection is clearly described o The method of data collection includes measures to reduce

bias/confounding/variability

o The amount and type of data collected is appropriate o The actual data is included and appropriately presented

Statistical Methods and Graphs 2 o Appropriate statistical methods are used o Statistical results are calculated correctly o Statistical results are interpreted clearly

o Appropriate graphs are used o Graphs are accurate and properly labeled o Graphs are referenced in the narrative

Discussion and Conclusions 1 o Clearly and correctly addresses the question of interest o Conclusions are supported by the appropriate statistical methods o Appropriate generalizations are made with supporting evidence o Addresses limitations of the study. o Comment on this primary research experience. What have you learned?

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