Journal review

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

  1. 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.
  2. 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
  3. Your discussion must include the following:
    1. Did the author(s) make use of the concepts listed above?
    2. How were the concepts applied?
    3. Did the author(s) apply the concepts appropriately and completely?
  4. Submit the word document.

Rubric

Final P2 Rubric

Final P2 Rubric

Criteria Ratings Pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeWriting Mechanics

5 ptsLevel 4Paper uses proper spelling, mechanics, and appropriate punctuation. Includes APA citations as required.4.5 ptsLevel 3Paper includes minor mechanical, punctuation, or spelling errors. May have APA citation errors.

4 ptsLevel 2Paper includes many mechanical, punctuation, or spelling errors. Contains APA citation errors or lacks citations.0 ptsLevel 1Paper includes multiple errors that distract readers from the message of the content. Does not cite sources.

5 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeDocument format

5 ptsLevel 4All formatting guidelines were met4.5 ptsLevel 3Most formatting guidelines were met

4 ptsLevel 2Some of the formatting guidelines were met0 ptsLevel 1None of the formatting guidelines were met

5 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeData Types

11 ptsLevel 4Were correctly and accurately addressed9.8 ptsLevel 3

8.7 ptsLevel 2Werent fully addressed and/or some were incorrect.0 ptsLevel 1Data types werent addressed

11 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeSample Selection

11 ptsLevel 4Were correctly and accurately addressed9.8 ptsLevel 3Were mostly correctly and accurately addressed

8.7 ptsLevel 2Werent fully addressed and/or some were incorrect.0 ptsLevel 1Measure of center or spread werent addressed

11 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeValidity and Reliability

11 ptsLevel 4Were correctly and accurately addressed9.8 ptsLevel 3Were mostly correctly and accurately addressed

8.7 ptsLevel 2Werent fully addressed and/or some were incorrect.0 ptsLevel 1Sampling wasnt addressed

11 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeHypotheses

11 ptsLevel 4Were correctly and accurately addressed9.8 ptsLevel 3Were mostly correctly and accurately addressed

8.7 ptsLevel 2Werent fully addressed and/or some were incorrect.0 ptsLevel 1Graphs werent addressed

11 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAnalysis Selection and Power Analysis

11 ptsLevel 4Were correctly and accurately addressed9.8 ptsLevel 3Were mostly correctly and accurately addressed

8.7 ptsLevel 2Werent fully addressed and/or some were incorrect.0 ptsLevel 1Reliability and Validity wasnt addressed

11 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeDocument format

5 ptsLevel 4All formatting guidelines were met4.5 ptsLevel 3Most formatting guidelines were met

4 ptsLevel 2Some of the formatting guidelines were met0 ptsLevel 1Sections were not labeled.

5 pts

Total Points: 70

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