Getting Started

After the prior activities the analysis section can be written for your research report. Since there are three analyses to perform, this is a partial assignment for the analysis section.

In order to successfully complete this assignment, you should be able to:

• Write part of the analysis section for a data set.

Resources

• File: Research Report Patients
• Your most recent research report

Background Information

This is one of the more detailed assignments in this course. You will write your first analysis for the report. 

Instructions

1. Review the rubric to make sure you understand the criteria for earning your grade.
2. Study the Research Report Patients file.
3. In your report, fill out the first analysis section, including any statistics and graphs and interpretation on the analysis.
4. When you have completed your assignment, save a copy for yourself and submit a copy of the research report to your instructor by the end of the workshop.

This table lists criteria and criteria group name in the first column. The first row lists level names and includes scores if the rubric uses a numeric scoring method.CriteriaExemplaryProficientNeeds ImprovementInsufficiently DemonstratedCriterion ScorePaper Statistics10 points

You demonstrated a clear and correct set of statistics for slope and r-squared values.

9 points

(8-9 points possible)

You demonstrated a competent set of statistics for slope and r-squared values.

7 points

(6-7 points possible)

You demonstrated a slight understanding when writing the set of statistics for slope and r-squared values.

5 points

(0-5 points possible)

You demonstrated little to no understanding of writing the statistics for slope and r-squared values.

/ 10Paper Scatterplot10 points

You demonstrated a clear and correct scatterplot.

9 points

(8-9 points possible)

You demonstrated a competent scatterplot.

7 points

(6-7 points possible)

You demonstrated a slight understanding when creating the scatterplot.

5 points

(0-5 points possible)

You demonstrated little to no understanding of creating the scatterplot.

/ 10Paper Interpretations10 points

You demonstrated a clear and correct set of interpretations.

9 points

(8-9 points possible)

You demonstrated a competent set of interpretations.

7 points

(6-7 points possible)

You demonstrated a slight understanding when writing the set of interpretations.

5 points

(0-5 points possible)

You demonstrated little to no understanding of writing the interpretations.

/ 10Paper Trend Line and Regression Formula on Graph10 points

You demonstrated a correct regression formula on the graph with the trend line.

9 points

(8-9 points possible)

You demonstrated a competent regression formula on the graph with the trend line.

7 points

(6-7 points possible)

You demonstrated a slight understanding of a correct regression formula on the graph with the trend line.

5 points

(0-5 points possible)

You demonstrated little to no understanding of a correct regression formula on the graph with the trend line.

/ 10Paper Grammar10 points

You demonstrated correct use of grammar and APA style.

9 points

(8-9 points possible)

You demonstrated competent use of grammar and APA style.

7 points

(6-7 points possible)

You demonstrated a slight understanding of grammar and APA style.

5 points

(0-5 points possible)

You demonstrated little to no understanding of grammar and APA style when writing the paragraphs.

/ 10Rubric Total ScoreTotal/ 50