Using Analytic Techniques to Add Meaning to Data

Using Analytic Techniques to Add Meaning to Data Scoring Guide

CRITERIA NON-PERFORMANCE BASIC PROFICIENT DISTINGUISHED

Describe the company background and the practical business context.

Does not describe the company background and the practical business context.

Describe a part of the company background or a part of the business context, but not a complete description of the company.

Describe the company background and the practical business context.

Describe the company background and a detailed business context to give a well rounded view of the company in the marketplace.

Create four different graphical representations of the data, including scatterplots and histograms.

Does not create four different graphical representations of the data, including scatterplots and histograms.

Creates graphical representations of the data with errors or that do not include at least one scatterplot and histogram.

Creates four different graphical representations of the data, including scatterplots and histograms.

Creates four different graphical representations of the data that are professionally formatted and clearly labeled, including scatterplots and histograms.

Calculate descriptive statistics for two different variables, including mean, median, mode, and standard deviations.

Does not calculate descriptive statistics for two different variables, including mean, median, mode, or standard deviations.

Calculates descriptive statistics for two variables, but there are errors in mean, median, mode, and/or standard deviations.

Calculates descriptive statistics for two different variables, including mean, median, and mode, standard deviations.

Calculates descriptive statistics for two variables, including mean, median, mode, and standard deviations, that are clearly labeled and professionally presented.

Summarize the processes by which graphs and statistics were created and calculated.

Does not summarize the processes by which each graph and statistics were created and calculated.

Sentences begin to describe the process of creating the graphs or calculating parts of the statistics, but does not fully explain all of the elements.

Summarize the processes by which each graph and statistics were created and calculated.

Detailed summaries of the processes by which each graph and statistic were created and calculated in language that shows an advanced understanding of the concepts.

Format citations and references correctly using current APA style.

Does not format citations and references using APA style.

Formats citations and references with errors in APA style.

Formats citations and references correctly using current APA style.

Formats citations and references flawlessly in current APA style.

Present content clearly, professionally, and logically for the identified audience.

Does not present content clearly, professionally, or logically for the identified audience.

Presents content with some flaws in organization or clarity that affect professional delivery for the identified audience.

Presents content clearly, professionally, and logically for the identified audience.

Presents content with exceptional clarity, organization, professionalism, and appropriateness for the identified audience.