Distinguished - Thoroughly assesses how BMI varies by gender, determines what test was used, and explains the results.

Proficient - Assesses how BMI varies by gender, determines what test was used, and explains the results. Minor details are missing.

Basic - Minimally assesses how BMI varies by gender, determines what test was used, and explains the results. Relevant details are missing.

Below Expectations - Attempts to assess how B.M.I. varies by gender; however, does not determine what test was used or explain the results and significant details are missing.

Non-Performance - The assessment and explanation are either nonexistent or lack the components described in the assignment instructions.

Distinguished - Comprehensively analyzes FBS by clinic and accurately determines which statistical analysis was most appropriate and why and what the results indicated.

Proficient -Analyzes FBS by clinic and determines which statistical analysis was most appropriate and why and what the results indicated. Minor details are missing or inaccurate.

Basic - Partially analyzes FBS by clinic and vaguely determines which statistical analysis was most appropriate and why and what the results indicated. Relevant details are missing and/or inaccurate.

Below Expectations - Attempts to analyze FBS by clinic; however, does not determine which statistical analysis was most appropriate, and why and what the results indicated and significant details are missing or inaccurate.

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

Distinguished - Creates accurate graphs, tables and charts required for this assignment.

Proficient - Creates most of the graphs, tables and charts that were required for this assignment. Minor details in the graphs, tables and/or charts are missing or inaccurate.

Basic - Creates some of the graphs, tables and charts that were required for this assignment. Relevant details the graphs, tables and/or charts are missing or inaccurate.

Below Expectations - Attempts to create most of the graphs, tables and charts that were required for this assignment; however, significant details in the graphs, tables and/or charts are missing or inaccurate.

Non-Performance -The graphs, tables, and charts are either nonexistent or lack the components described in the assignment instructions.

Distinguished - Clearly and comprehensively explains the issue to be considered, delivering all relevant information necessary for a full understanding.

Proficient - Clearly explains the issue to be considered, delivering enough relevant information for an adequate understanding.

Basic - Briefly explains the issue to be considered, delivering minimal information for a basic understanding.

Below Expectations - Briefly explains the issue to be considered, but may not deliver additional information necessary for a basic understanding.

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

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.

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.

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.