Name ______

Components / Excellent / Good / Needs Improvement / Lacking / Missing
Data Table of Averages /
  • An appropriate, clear, labeled data table of averages is present.
  • The independent and dependent variables arranged correctly.
  • Units are present and appropriate.
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  • An appropriate, labeled data table of averages is present.
  • The independent and dependent variables arranged correctly.
  • Units are present and appropriate.
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  • A labeled data table is present.
  • The independent and dependent variables arranged appropriately.
  • Table may not be appropriate.
  • &/or at least some units may be missing or inappropriate.
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  • A data table is present.
  • May be missing labels
  • /or may be inappropriately arranged.
/ No data table is present.
Graphs of Averages
(in most cases only averages should be graphed) /
  • The correct type of graph was chosen for the data presented.
  • The graph was produced in Excel or on graph paper with appropriate division markingson the axes.
  • Both axes are scaled properly.
  • Graph is easy for the reader to interpret. Both axes are labeled properly (IV & DV on appropriate axes) with words and units.
  • Graph contains an appropriate title (DV vs IV).
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  • The correct type of graph was chosen for the data presented.
  • The graph was produced in Excel or on graph paper with division markings on the axes (may not be appropriate).
  • Both axes are scaled properly.
  • Both axes are labeled (IV & DV on appropriate axes) with words and units, May be some minor errors in the labeling. Graph contains a title.
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  • The correct type of graph was chosen for the data presented.
  • The graph was produced in Excel or on graph paper with division markings on the axes (may not be appropriate).
  • Axes may or may not be scaled properly. Both axes are labeled (IV & DV on appropriate axes) with words and units, May be some minor errors in the labeling.
  • May not contain a title.
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  • The correct type of graph was NOT chosen for the data presented.
/ Graph is missing.
Results /
  • Written in paragraph form.
  • Clearly explains the graph and data table in sentence format.
  • Includes average values.
  • Gives the range for each level of the IV.
  • Contains samples of calculations when appropriate.
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  • Written in paragraph form.
  • Explains the graph and data table in sentence format.
  • Includes average values.
  • Contains samples of calculations when appropriate.
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  • Not be written in paragraph form. Explains the graph and data table.
  • Does not include average values.
  • May or may not contain samples of calculations when appropriate.
/ Attempts to explain the graph and data table. / Results section is not present.
Conclusion /
  • Demonstrates thoughtful analysis of the data to generate a clear, appropriate interpretation of the results.
  • Addresses the following with clear, complete, appropriate responses:
  • Do the data support or reject the hypothesis?
  • What could you revise in the methods to improve the experiment?
  • What might cause the relationship between the dependent variable and the independent variable?
  • What questions were raised; are there more tests that could be performed?
  • Any statistical tests performed are discussed.
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  • Demonstrates thoughtful analysis of the data to generate an appropriate interpretation of the results.
  • Some parts may not be clear and/or may lack detail.
  • Addresses the following with appropriate responses (may not be clear and/or complete):
  • Do the data support or reject the hypothesis?
  • What could you revise in the methods to improve the experiment?
  • What might cause the relationship between the dependent variable and the independent variable?
  • What questions were raised; are there more tests that could be performed?
  • Any statistical tests performed are discussed.
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  • Contains an analysis of the data to generate an interpretation of the results.
  • Attempts to address most of the following: Do the data support or reject the hypothesis?
  • What could you revise in the methods to improve the experiment?
  • What might cause the relationship between the dependent variable and the independent variable?
  • What questions were raised; are there more tests that could be performed?
  • Any statistical tests performed may or may not be discussed.
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  • Attempts to analyze the data to interpret the results.
  • Some attempt is made to address at least a few of the following:
  • Do the data support or reject the hypothesis?
  • What could you revise in the methods to improve the experiment?
  • What might cause the relationship between the dependent variable and the independent variable?
  • What questions were raised; are there more tests that could be performed?
  • Any statistical tests performed may or may not be discussed.
/ There is no conclusion section present.
Grammar & Spelling / Grammar and spelling are correct. / A few grammar and spelling mistakes are present. / There are a several grammar and/or spelling mistakes. / The high number of grammar and/or spelling mistakes makes it difficult to read.
Neatness /
  • Typed.
  • Easy to read.
  • 1-2 typos.
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  • Typed
  • most is easy to read,
  • A few typos.
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  • Typed
  • several parts are not easy to read
  • Contains many typos.
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  • Typed or written,
  • Several parts are difficult to read
  • Contains high number of typos.