Guidelines for Submission: Rubric Your report should be approximately 6 to 8 pages (not including cover
page, references) and must be written in APA format. Use double spacing, one-inch margins, and 12-
point Times New Roman font. Include a cover page for your report, you do not need an abstract.
Include at least five references, cited in APA format.
Introduction: Research Question Research Hypotheses: ntroductionResearchQuestion andResearchHypotheses
Meets “Proficient”
criteria and the
connections between
the research questions
and research
hypotheses are
exceptionally clear
Introduction: Variable Choice and Background Summary:
Variable
Choice and
Background
Summary
Meets “Proficient”
criteria and
explanations are
exceptionally clear
and contextualized
around the research
questions being
addressed and the
background used to
justify the hypotheses
Introduction:Ethical Issues:
Meets “Proficient”
criteria and draws
insightful connections
between ethical issues
and data
analysis and reporting
Introduction:Ensure Alignment
Meets “Proficient”
criteria and
demonstrates a
nuanced understanding
of ethical data analysis
and reporting
Method:Sample Size:
Meets “Proficient”
criteria and
explanation
demonstrates a
sophisticated
awareness of how the
sample size can inform
statistical analysis
Method: Instruments
Meets “Proficient
criteria” and
demonstrates a
nuanced understanding
of the structure of the
assessments/scales
used to measure the
variables of interest
Method:Statistical Procedures
Meets “Proficient”
criteria and
demonstrates a
nuanced understanding
of appropriate
application of
statistical procedures
Results: Descriptive Mean and Standard DEviation
Descriptive
Mean and
Standard
Deviation
Computes the mean
and standard deviation
accurately for each set
of scores using
appropriate
abbreviations and terminology
Results:terminology
Results: Descriptive Tables
Prepares an accurate,
appropriately labeled
table which includes
summary values for
demographic variables
Results: Descriptive Figures
Prepares an accurate,
appropriately labeled
histogram graph for
each set of scores or
score distribution
Results: Descriptive Shape
Meets “Proficient”
criteria and evaluation
demonstrates keen
insight into what the
shape of a
distribution says about
the data
Results: Inferential Group Comparisons Null hypothesis and alternative hypothesis
Accurately identifies
the null hypothesis and
alternative hypothesis
in language based on
what is being
compared and using
appropriate statistical
symbols
Results: Inferential group comparisons whether one mean is higher:
Accurately determines
whether one mean is
higher, showing how
the determination was
made
Results: Inferential Predictions null hypothesis and alternative hypothesis :
Accurately identifies
the null hypothesis and
alternative hypothesis
in language based on
the measured variables
being compared and
using appropriate
statistical
symbols
Results:Statistically significant:
Meets “Proficient”
criteria and
explanation is
exceptionally clear
and contextualized
Results: Valid:
Accurately determines
if the data provides
evidence for a valid
effect
Results:
Inferential
Figure(s):
Meets “Proficient”
criteria and graphs are
exceptionally well
developed and
readable
Discussion:
Interpretation:
Meets “Proficient”
criteria and uses
discipline-specific
terminology to
establish expertise
without overwhelming
stakeholders
Discussion:
Data Analysis:
Procedures
Meets “Proficient”
criteria and
demonstrates a deep
understanding of
ethical data analysis
procedures
Discussion:
More
Statistical
Procedures
Meets “Proficient”
criteria and discussion
is exceptionally clear
and contextualized
Discussion:
Implications
and Future
Research
Meets “Proficient”
criteria and discussion
is exceptionally clear
and contextualized
Articulation of
Response
Submission is free of
errors related to
citations, grammar,
spelling, syntax, and
organization and is
presented in a
professional and easy
to read format
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