Quantitative Analysis
In Chapter 8 of the text, Creswell (2014) discusses data analysis and the interpretation of results (pp. 167-182). The author also identifies various threats to validity, strategies for specifying variables, techniques for dealing effectively with study participants, and suggests some techniques for evaluating the results of a research study (p. 178). After examining his suggestions, consider the strengths and weaknesses of his approach as you
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Total Possible Score: 9.00
Describes the Various Components of an Experimental Method Plan as Envisioned By the Author
Total: 3.00
Distinguished – Comprehensively describes the various components of an experimental method plan, as envisioned by the author.
Proficient – Describes the various components of an experimental method plan, as envisioned by the author. The description is slightly underdeveloped.
Basic – Minimally describes the various components of an experimental method plan, as envisioned by the author. The description is underdeveloped.
Below Expectations – Attempts to describe the various components of an experimental method plan, as envisioned by the author; however, the description is significantly underdeveloped.
Non Performance – The description of the various components of an experimental method plan, as envisioned by the author. is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.
Explains Two Styles of Threats to Validity
Total: 3.00
Distinguished – Comprehensively explains two styles of threats to validity.
Proficient – Explains two styles of threats to validity. The explanation is slightly underdeveloped.
Basic – Minimally explains two styles of threats to validity. The explanation is underdeveloped.
Below Expectations – Attempts to explain two styles of threats to validity; however, the explanation is significantly underdeveloped.
Non Performance – The explanation of two styles of threats to validity is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.
Describes the Nuances Involved in Interpreting Results From an Empirical Study
Total: 2.00
Distinguished – Comprehensively describes the nuances involved in interpreting results from an empirical study.
Proficient – Describes the nuances involved in interpreting results from an empirical study. The description is slightly underdeveloped
Basic – Minimally describes the nuances involved in interpreting results from an empirical study. The description is underdeveloped.
Below Expectations – Attempts to describe the nuances involved in interpreting results from an empirical study. However, the description is significantly underdeveloped.
Non Performance – The description of the nuances involved in interpreting results from an empirical study is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the instructions.
Written Communication: Control of Syntax and Mechanics
Total: 0.25
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: 0.25
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: 0.25
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: 0.25
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.
