Graduate Statistics Paper Assignment

Graduate Statistics Paper Assignment

Graduate Statistics Paper Assignment

Assignment directions:

In 1,250-1,500 words, answer the following questions about possible research options.

Create a research question in the field of psychology that you are interested in researching. Write questions clearly. Include a brief background of the problem you are proposing and why it is important to the field of psychology.

State the null and alternative hypothesis (in both words and statistical notation) need to address the research question.

Choose which statistical test would be used to conduct the study and support it with research.

Describe the type of data needs to be collected to conduct the study and what techniques are best for collecting data.

Use three to five scholarly resources to support your explanations.

Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.

This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.

You are required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite. Please refer to the directions in the Student Success Center.

You will have your final project worth 150 points of your grade, Research Question Project. Create a research question in the field of psychology that you are interested in researching.

Graduate Statistics Paper Assignment

Directions from professor:

Write questions clearly.

Include a brief background of the problem you are proposing and why it is important to the field of psychology.

State the null and alternative hypothesis (in both words and statistical notation) need to address the research question.

Choose which statistical test would be used to conduct the study and support it with research.
Describe the type of data needs to be collected to conduct the study and what techniques are best for collecting data.

Use three to five scholarly resources to support your explanations.

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Course Code	Class Code	Assignment Title	Total Points
PSY-520	PSY-520-O501	Research Question Project	150.0
Criteria	Percentage	Unsatisfactory (0.00%)	Less than Satisfactory (74.00%)	Satisfactory (79.00%)	Good (87.00%)	Excellent (100.00%)	Comments	Points Earned
Content	70.0%
Create a research question. Include a brief background of the problem you are proposing and why it is important to the field of psychology.	20.0%	Creation of research question, background of problem and the importance to the field of psychology are missing.	Creation of research question, background of problem and the importance to the field of psychology are vague or inconsistent.	Creation of research question, background of problem and the importance to the field of psychology are present and clear.	Creation of research question, background of problem and the importance to the field of psychology are clear and makes some connection to research.	Creation of research question, background of problem and the importance to the field of psychology are clear, concise, and makes connections to current research.
State the null and alternative hypothesis.	15.0%	Statement of the null and alternative hypothesis is missing.	Statement of the null and alternative hypothesis is vague or inconsistent.	Statement of the null and alternative hypothesis is present and clear.	Statement of the null and alternative hypothesis is clear and makes some connection to research.	Statement of the null and alternative hypothesis is clear, concise, and makes connections to current research.
Choose which statistical test would be used to conduct the study.	15.0%	Choice of which statistical test would be used to conduct the study is missing.	Choice of which statistical test would be used to conduct the study is vague or inconsistent.	Choice of which statistical test would be used to conduct the study is present and clear.	Choice of which statistical test would be used to conduct the study is clear and makes some connection to research.	Choice of which statistical test would be used to conduct the study is clear, concise, and makes connections to current research.
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Describe the type of data that needs to be collected to conduct the study. Include the best techniques for collecting the data.	20.0%	Description of the type of data that needs to be collected to conduct the study and the best techniques for collecting data are missing.	Description of the type of data that needs to be collected to conduct the study and the best techniques for collecting data are vague or inconsistent.	Description of the type of data that needs to be collected to conduct the study and the best techniques for collecting data are present and clear.	Description of the type of data that needs to be collected to conduct the study and the best techniques for collecting data are clear and makes some connection to research.	Description of the type of data that needs to be collected to conduct the study and the best techniques for collecting data are clear, concise, and makes connections to current research.
Organization and Effectiveness	20.0%
Thesis Development and Purpose	7.0%	Paper lacks any discernible overall purpose or organizing claim.	Thesis is insufficiently developed or vague. Purpose is not clear.	Thesis is apparent and appropriate to purpose.	Thesis is clear and forecasts the development of the paper. Thesis is descriptive and reflective of the arguments and appropriate to the purpose.	Thesis is comprehensive and contains the essence of the paper. Thesis statement makes the purpose of the paper clear.
Argument Logic and Construction	8.0%	Statement of purpose is not justified by the conclusion. The conclusion does not support the claim made. Argument is incoherent and uses noncredible sources.	Sufficient justification of claims is lacking. Argument lacks consistent unity. There are obvious flaws in the logic. Some sources have questionable credibility.	Argument is orderly, but may have a few inconsistencies. The argument presents minimal justification of claims. Argument logically, but not thoroughly, supports the purpose. Sources used are credible. Introduction and conclusion bracket the thesis.	Argument shows logical progressions. Techniques of argumentation are evident. There is a smooth progression of claims from introduction to conclusion. Most sources are authoritative.	Clear and convincing argument that presents a persuasive claim in a distinctive and compelling manner. All sources are authoritative.
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Mechanics of Writing  (includes spelling, punctuation, grammar, language use)	5.0%	Surface errors are pervasive enough that they impede communication of meaning. Inappropriate word choice or sentence construction is used.	Frequent and repetitive mechanical errors distract the reader. Inconsistencies in language choice (register) or word choice are present. Sentence structure is correct but not varied.	Some mechanical errors or typos are present, but they are not overly distracting to the reader. Correct and varied sentence structure and audience-appropriate language are employed.	Prose is largely free of mechanical errors, although a few may be present. The writer uses a variety of effective sentence structures and figures of speech.	Writer is clearly in command of standard, written, academic English.
Format	10.0%
Paper Format  (use of appropriate style for the major and assignment)	5.0%	Template is not used appropriately or documentation format is rarely followed correctly.	Appropriate template is used, but some elements are missing or mistaken. A lack of control with formatting is apparent.	Appropriate template is used. Formatting is correct, although some minor errors may be present.	Appropriate template is fully used. There are virtually no errors in formatting style.	All format elements are correct.
Documentation of Sources (citations, footnotes, references, bibliography, etc., as appropriate to assignment and style)	5.0%	Sources are not documented.	Documentation of sources is inconsistent or incorrect, as appropriate to assignment and style, with numerous formatting errors.	Sources are documented, as appropriate to assignment and style, although some formatting errors may be present.	Sources are documented, as appropriate to assignment and style, and format is mostly correct.	Sources are completely and correctly documented, as appropriate to assignment and style, and format is free of error.
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Total Weightage	100%