assessment
Statistical Design - Rubric
Type of Hypothesis 16.2 points
Criteria Description
Identify the type of hypothesis are you testing – difference between groups or an
association between variables.
5. Target 16.2 points
The worksheet expertly identifies the type of hypothesis the student is testing. The
worksheet demonstrates an exceptional understanding of the topic.
4. Acceptable 13.77 points
The worksheet clearly identifies the type of hypothesis the student is testing. The
worksheet demonstrates an understanding that extends beyond the surface of the
topic.
3. Approaching 12.15 points
The worksheet adequately identifies the type of hypothesis the student is testing.
The worksheet demonstrates a basic understanding of the topic.
2. Insufficient 10.53 points
The worksheet inadequately identifies the type of hypothesis the student is testing.
The worksheet demonstrates a poor understanding of the topic.
1. Unsatisfactory 0 points
The worksheet omits or incompletely identifies the type of hypothesis the student is
testing. The worksheet does not demonstrate understanding of the topic.
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Number of Groups 16.2 points
Criteria Description
Identify how many groups are you analyzing (1, 2, 3+).
5. Target 16.2 points
The worksheet expertly identifies how many groups the student is analyzing. The
worksheet demonstrates an exceptional understanding of the topic.
4. Acceptable 13.77 points
The worksheet clearly identifies how many groups the student is analyzing. The
worksheet demonstrates an understanding that extends beyond the surface of the
topic.
3. Approaching 12.15 points
The worksheet adequately identifies how many groups the student is analyzing. The
worksheet demonstrates a basic understanding of the topic.
2. Insufficient 10.53 points
The worksheet inadequately identifies how many groups the student is analyzing.
The worksheet demonstrates a poor understanding of the topic.
1. Unsatisfactory 0 points
The worksheet omits or incompletely identifies how many groups the student is
analyzing. The worksheet does not demonstrate understanding of the topic.
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Type of Data 16.2 points
Criteria Description
Identify what type of data are you analyzing (nominal, ordinal, interval/ratio).
5. Target 16.2 points
The worksheet expertly identifies what type of data the student is analyzing. The
worksheet demonstrates an exceptional understanding of the topic.
4. Acceptable 13.77 points
The worksheet clearly identifies what type of data the student is analyzing. The
worksheet demonstrates an understanding that extends beyond the surface of the
topic.
3. Approaching 12.15 points
The worksheet adequately identifies what type of data the student is analyzing. The
worksheet demonstrates a basic understanding of the topic.
2. Insufficient 10.53 points
The worksheet inadequately identifies what type of data the student is analyzing.
The worksheet demonstrates a poor understanding of the topic.
1. Unsatisfactory 0 points
The worksheet omits or incompletely identifies what type of data the student is
analyzing. The worksheet does not demonstrate understanding of the topic.
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Type of Design 16.2 points
Criteria Description
Identify what type of design are you using (between-subjects experimental, within-
subjects experimental, quasi-experimental, correlational).
5. Target 16.2 points
The worksheet expertly identifies what type of design the student is using. The
worksheet demonstrates an exceptional understanding of the topic.
4. Acceptable 13.77 points
The worksheet clearly identifies what type of design the student is using. The
worksheet demonstrates an understanding that extends beyond the surface of the
topic.
3. Approaching 12.15 points
The worksheet adequately identifies what type of design the student is using. The
worksheet demonstrates a basic understanding of the topic.
2. Insufficient 10.53 points
The worksheet inadequately identifies what type of design the student is using. The
worksheet demonstrates a poor understanding of the topic.
1. Unsatisfactory 0 points
The worksheet omits or incompletely identifies what type of design the student is
using. The worksheet does not demonstrate understanding of the topic.
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Type of Statistical Test 16.2 points
Criteria Description
Describe what type of statistical test (analysis) you think will be appropriate and why
based on your proposed design.
5. Target 16.2 points
The worksheet expertly describes what type of statistical test (analysis) the student
thinks will be appropriate and why based on their proposed design. The worksheet
demonstrates an exceptional understanding of the topic.
4. Acceptable 13.77 points
The worksheet clearly describes what type of statistical test (analysis) the student
thinks will be appropriate and why based on their proposed design. The worksheet
demonstrates an understanding that extends beyond the surface of the topic.
3. Approaching 12.15 points
The worksheet adequately describes what type of statistical test (analysis) the
student thinks will be appropriate and why based on their proposed design. The
worksheet demonstrates a basic understanding of the topic.
2. Insufficient 10.53 points
The worksheet inadequately describes what type of statistical test (analysis) the
student thinks will be appropriate and why based on their proposed design. The
worksheet demonstrates a poor understanding of the topic.
1. Unsatisfactory 0 points
The worksheet omits or incompletely describes what type of statistical test
(analysis) the student thinks will be appropriate and why based on their proposed
design. The worksheet does not demonstrate understanding of the topic.
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Mechanics of Writing 4.5 points
Criteria Description
Includes spelling, capitalization, punctuation, grammar, language use, sentence
structure, etc.
5. Target 4.5 points
No mechanical errors are present. Appropriate language choice and sentence
structure are used throughout.
4. Acceptable 3.82 points
Few mechanical errors are present. Suitable language choice and sentence
structure are used.
3. Approaching 3.38 points
Occasional mechanical errors are present. Language choice is generally
appropriate. Varied sentence structure is attempted.
2. Insufficient 2.93 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.
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Format/Documentation 4.5 points
Criteria Description
Uses appropriate style, such as APA, MLA, etc., for college, subject, and level;
documents sources using citations, footnotes, references, bibliography, etc.,
appropriate to assignment and discipline.
5. Target 4.5 points
No errors in formatting or documentation are present.
4. Acceptable 3.82 points
Appropriate format and documentation are used with only minor errors.
3. Approaching 3.38 points
Appropriate format and documentation are used, although there are some obvious
errors.
2. Insufficient 2.93 points
Appropriate format is attempted, but some elements are missing. Frequent errors
in documentation of sources are evident.
1. Unsatisfactory 0 points
Appropriate format is not used. No documentation of sources is provided.
Total 90 points
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