MAT540.W3A1.03.2018

Description:


Total Possible Score: 6.00

States Which Three Specific Statistical Procedures Will be Evaluated

Total: 2.00

Distinguished - Clearly and accurately states three statistical procedures for evaluation.

Proficient - States three statistical procedures for evaluation. Minor details are missing or slightly unclear.

Basic - Vaguely states three statistical procedures for evaluation. Relevant details are missing and/or unclear.

Below Expectations - Attempts to state three statistical procedures for evaluation; however, significant details are missing and unclear.

Non-Performance - The statement of three statistical procedures for evaluation is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.


States the Research Question Being Asked for Each Study Presented, and Explains How the Illustrated Statistical Procedure Helped Answer it

Total: 2.00

Distinguished - Clearly and accurately states how statistical procedures have been used to answer research questions, and thoroughly explains how the illustrated statistical procedure helped answer it.

Proficient - States how statistical procedures have been used to answer research questions, and explains how the illustrated statistical procedure helped answer it. Minor details are missing or slightly unclear.

Basic - Vaguely states how statistical procedures have been used to answer research questions, and minimally explains how the illustrated statistical procedure helped answer it. Relevant details are missing and/or unclear.

Below Expectations - Attempts to state how statistical procedures have been used to answer research questions and explain how the illustrated statistical procedure helped answer it; however, significant details are missing and unclear.

Non-Performance - The statement of how statistical procedures have been used to answer research questions and explanation of how the illustrated statistical procedure helped answer it are either nonexistent or lack the components described in the assignment instructions.


Written Communication: Control of Syntax and Mechanics

Total: 0.50

Distinguished - Displays meticulous comprehension and organization of syntax and mechanics, such as spelling and grammar. Written work contains no errors and is very easy to understand.

Proficient - Displays comprehension and organization of syntax and mechanics, such as spelling and grammar. Written work contains only a few minor errors and is mostly easy to understand.

Basic - Displays basic comprehension of syntax and mechanics, such as spelling and grammar. Written work contains a few errors which may slightly distract the reader.

Below Expectations - Fails to display basic comprehension of syntax or mechanics, such as spelling and grammar. Written work contains major errors which distract the reader.

Non-Performance - The assignment is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the instructions.


Written Communication: APA Formatting

Total: 0.50

Distinguished - Accurately uses APA formatting consistently throughout the paper, title page, and reference page.

Proficient - Exhibits APA formatting throughout the paper. However, layout contains a few minor errors. 

Basic - Exhibits limited knowledge of APA formatting throughout the paper. However, layout does not meet all APA requirements. 

Below Expectations - Fails to exhibit basic knowledge of APA formatting. There are frequent errors, making the layout difficult to distinguish as APA.

Non-Performance - The assignment is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the instructions.


Written Communication: Page Requirement

Total: 0.50

Distinguished - The length of the paper is equivalent to the required number of correctly formatted pages. 

Proficient - The length of the paper is nearly equivalent to the required number of correctly formatted pages. 

Basic - The length of the paper is equivalent to at least three quarters of the required number of correctly formatted pages.

Below Expectations - The length of the paper is equivalent to at least one half of the required number of correctly formatted pages.   

Non-Performance - The assignment is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the instructions.


Written Communication: Resource Requirement

Total: 0.50

Distinguished - Uses more than the required number of scholarly sources, providing compelling evidence to support ideas. All sources on the reference page are used and cited correctly within the body of the assignment.

Proficient - Uses the required number of scholarly sources to support ideas. All sources on the reference page are used and cited correctly within the body of the assignment.

Basic - Uses less than the required number of sources to support ideas. Some sources may not be scholarly. Most sources on the reference page are used within the body of the assignment. Citations may not be formatted correctly.

Below Expectations - Uses an inadequate number of sources that provide little or no support for ideas. Sources used may not be scholarly. Most sources on the reference page are not used within the body of the assignment. Citations are not formatted correctly.

Non-Performance - The assignment is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the instructions.