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Experimental Design Rubric for B/C

a. Statement of problem (2 Points)

h. Quantitative Data - Data Table (6 points)

_____ Not a yes/no question and includes independent

_____ All raw data is given

and dependent variables

_____ All data has units

_____ Problem is clearly testable and is written

_____ Condensed table with most

in a clear and concise manner

important data included

_____ Table(s) labeled properly

b. Hypothesis (4 points)

_____ Example calculations are given

_____ Statement predicts a relationship or trend

_____ All data reported using correct figures

_____ Statement gives specific direction to the

(significant figures C Division only)

predictions(s): A stand is taken.

_____ Prediction includes both independent and

i. Graph(s) (6 points)

dependent variables

_____ Appropriate type of graph used

_____ A rationale is given for the hypothesis.

_____ Graph has title

_____ (2pts) Graph labeled properly (axes/series)

c. Variables

_____ Units included

Independent Variable (IV) (3 Points)

_____ Appropriate scale used

_____ IV correctly identified

_____ IV operationally defined

j. Statistics Division B&C– (2 points)

_____ At least three levels of IV given

_____ Average (mean), median, mode, range,

or drawn in line best of-fit

Dependent Variable (DV) (3 points)

Division C only (4 more points)

_____ (2pts) DV correctly identified

_____ Measure of central tendency

_____ DV operationally defined

_____ Measure of variation

_____ Regression analysis

Controlled Variables (CV) (4 points)

_____ Other appropriate statistic used

_____ One CV correctly identified

_____ Two CVs correctly identified

k. Analysis and interpretation of data (4 points)

_____ Three CVs correctly identified

_____ All data discussed and interpreted

_____ Four CVs correctly identified

_____ Unusual data points commented on

_____ Trends in data explained and interpreted

d. Experimental Control (Standard of Comparison-SOC)

_____ Enough detail is given to understand data and

(2 points)

all statements must be supported by the data.

_____ SOC correctly identified and makes logical

sense for the experiment

l. Possible Experimental Errors (3 points)

_____ Reason given for selection of SOC

_____ Possible reasons for errors are given

_____ Important info about data collection given

e. Materials (3 points)

_____ Effect errors had on data discussed

_____ All materials used are listed

_____ All materials used are listed properly

m. Conclusion (4 points)

(no extras)

_____ Hypothesis is evaluated according to data

_____Materials listed separately from procedure

_____ Hypothesis is re-stated

_____ Reasons to accept/reject hypothesis given

f. Procedure: Including Diagrams (6 points)

_____ All statements are supported by the data

_____ Procedure well organized

_____ Procedure is in a logical sequence

n. Applications and Recommendations for

_____ (2pts) Enough information is given so

Further Use (4 points)

another could repeat procedure

_____ Suggestions for improvement of specific

_____ Diagrams used

experiment are given

_____ Repeated trials

_____ Suggestion for other ways to look at

hypothesis given

g. Qualitative Observations (4 points)

_____ Suggestions for future experiments given

_____ Observations about results given

_____ Practical application(s) of experiment given

_____ Observations about procedure/deviations

_____ Observations about results not directly

relating to DV

_____ Observations given throughout the course

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of the experiment.

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