Week 7 Assignment Rubric  z-Score Analysis and Outlier Detection (8 Points) Descriptive Statistics (

Week 7 Assignment Rubric

1. z-Score Analysis and Outlier Detection (8 Points)

• Descriptive Statistics (2 Points): Reporting of central tendency (mean) and variability (standard deviation) with discussion.
• z-scores and Normality (2 Points): Clear and accurate discussion of z-scores (1 point) and normality (1 point) regarding this variable.
• Figures (2 Points): Well-constructed figures representing the data effectively and discussed.
• Conclusion (2 Points): Reporting of how many outliers (if any); discussion of appropriate handling of outliers for this data set (keep, remove, or transform).

2. Association Between Need for Control and Persistence Scores (8 Points) – Test Selection (2 Points): Appropriate statistical test selected.

• Output (2 Points): Correct analysis run and pasted into output.
• APA Write-Up (4 Points): Well-formatted APA write-up of results, discussing summary stats and conclusions regarding the null hypothesis.

3. Comparison of Introverts and Extroverts on Need for Control (9 Points)

• Test Selection (2 Points): Appropriate statistical test selected – Output (2 Points): Correct analysis run and pasted into output.
• Levene’s Test (1 Points): Accurate description of Levene’s test result.
• APA Write-Up (4 Points): Well-formatted APA write-up of results, discussing summary stats and conclusions regarding the null hypothesis.

4. Frequency Table and Percent Calculation (4 Points)

• Frequency Table (2 Points): Accurate frequency table with correct numbering and APA header.
• Correct Reporting (2 Points): Correct reporting of the percentage of participants who plan to travel.

5. Persistence and Job Plans Analysis (14 points)

• Test Selection (2 Points): Correct identification of the appropriate test
• Output and Means/SD (4 Points): Accurate output with means and standard deviations reported. – Figure (2 Points): Clear and informative figure representing group comparisons.
• APA Write-Up (6 Points): Clear, concise write-up in APA format, detailing statistical results (including post-hoc if relevant) and overall interpretation.

6. Normality of Need for Control Distribution (6 Points)

• Normality Test (2 Points): Correct normality test with thorough interpretation.
• Descriptive Statistics (2 Points): Accurate reporting of relevant descriptive statistics pertaining to a continuous variable.
• Figure (2 Points): Visual representation showing the normality of the distribution.

7. Interpretation of Humor Preferences (9 Points)

– Descriptive Statistics & Post Hoc Analysis (9 Points): Clear and thorough interpretation in APA format, explaining group differences and statistical details, with p-value interpretation.

8. Impact of Gender and Work Location on Confidence (10 Points)

• Test Identification (2 Points): Appropriate statistical test identified, based on study description and figure.
• Figure Labeling (2 Points): Correctly labeled figure, following APA guidelines.
• Hypotheses (3 Points): Clear and testable hypotheses.
• Results Description (3 Points): Well-written description of results based on figure interpretation.

9. Research Scenario with Certification Exam Scores (18 Points)

• Test Recommendation (2 Points): Accurate identification of the appropriate test
• Best and additional Predictors (4 Points): Clear explanation of the best & any other significant predictors with statistical evidence.
• Not Significant Predictors (2 Points): Correctly identifies any variables that do not predict exam performance with statistical evidence.
• Model and Equation (8 Points): Well-constructed equation from coefficients table with interpretation; also overall test results.
• Figure Type Explanation (2 Points): Thoughtful explanation of the figure type that would aid data interpretation.

10. Expression of Moderation Effect (2 Points)

– Clear, concise explanation of how a moderator impacts the IV-DV relationship.

11. Partial Mediation According to Baron and Kenny (2 Points)

– Accurate and concise description of partial mediation according to Baron and Kenny.

12. Output File Submission (REQUIRED, 10 points)

– Complete and correctly formatted output file turned in on time. If you do not turn in on time (with your assignment) you will not be eligible for the 10 points. Your assignment will not be graded until you have submitted the output file.

Notes:

• Ensure clarity and precision in all tables, figures, and written sections.
• Pay attention to formatting guidelines, especially for statistical abbreviations and titles. If not specified, it is not required to label Tables and Figures. However, you are required to report statistics per APA guidelines.
• Include all necessary components to maximize your score in each section.