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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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