Overview
The written part of the Final deals with looking at a given research article and using your knowledge of the terms and concepts in the first half of the class to address the quality of the methodology in the paper.
Learning Objective(s)
- W7 – 13
Conditional Access
- You must submit W7-12 homework before you can access the Final.
Grading Criteria
- 2 to 4 pages
- Double spaced with 1 inch margins
- Make sure to label each section that corresponds to the topic you are addressing one for each of the following:
- Data types
- Sample Selection methodology
- Validity and Reliability
- The hypotheses
- Data analysis selection
- Power analysis
- Citations in APA style
- Proofread for spelling, grammar, and readability
Due Date
- By 11:59 PM on Tuesday
Instructions
- Access the following article:
Wardle, J., Carnell, S., Haworth, C. M., Farooqi, I. S., O’Rahilly, S., & Plomin, R. (2008).. The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism, 93(9), 3640-3643. - Read the article. In a word document, comment on the quality and usage of the statistical methods utilized in the article. You should address everything that we have learned thus far in the course about
- Data types
- Sample Selection methodology
- Validity and Reliability
- The hypotheses
- Data analysis selection
- Power analysis
- Your discussion must include the following:
- Did the author(s) make use of the concepts listed above?
- How were the concepts applied?
- Did the author(s) apply the concepts appropriately and completely?
- Submit the word document.
Rubric
Final P2 Rubric
| Criteria | Ratings | Pts |
|---|---|---|
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeWriting Mechanics |
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5 pts |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeDocument format |
|
5 pts |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeData Types |
|
11 pts |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeSample Selection |
|
11 pts |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeValidity and Reliability |
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11 pts |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeHypotheses |
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11 pts |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAnalysis Selection and Power Analysis |
|
11 pts |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeDocument format |
|
5 pts |
Total Points: 70
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