Required Resources
Read/review the following resources for this activity:
- OpenStax Textbook: Chapter 2
- Week 2 Lesson
- Chamberlain University Library
- Article:
Step 1: Download the Lab Template
- Open thelab template from theRequired Resources link above.
Step 2: Complete Part 1 in the Lab template.
- Read the article supplied by your instructor in the Required Resources link above.
- In the article provided, you will find a graph OR table, and then draw conclusions about the table or chart you chose and describe other ways that the same data could be presented.
- Fill in the name of the assigned article on the template: Review of [Type out name of Article].
- Fill in the names of the author(s) on the template: “[Type out ALL names of Author(s) of the Article]”
Step 3: Complete Part 2 in the Lab Template.
- Find ONE graph, table,or chart within the article.
- Post a screenshot of the graph, table, or chartyou chose in your Word document. See the examples below:
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Step 4: Complete Part 3 in the Lab Template
- Answer the questions in your template about the table, graph, or chart in the article.
Step 5: Submit Your Completed Lab Template
- After completing your assignment, be sure yournameis on the Word document and save it. In the assignment module, click start assignment, then upload file, and submit assignment.
Requirements
The deliverable is a Word document with your answers to the questions posed above based on the article assigned for use with this lab.
Grading
This activity will be graded based on the Week 3 Lab Rubric.
Learning Outcomes
This assignment enables the student to meet the following course outcomes:
- CO 2: Compare types of data found in statistical studies.
- CO 3: Interpret the components of graphs generated with the use of technology.
Rubric
Week 3: Lab Assignment Rubric (1)
Week 3: Lab Assignment Rubric (1)
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Pts |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeSummarizing an article.
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8 ptsSummarizes article effectively and highlights mathematical components in the article. The student quotes and interprets at least one statistic It is evident that the student read the article.7 ptsProvides an underdeveloped summary however the student highlights mathematical components in the article.
6 ptsSummarizes article effectively but does not highlight mathematical components in the article. It is evident that the student read the article.5 ptsProvides an underdeveloped summary and does not highlight mathematical components in the article.0 ptsNo effort or effort is not based on the assigned article |
8 pts
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeProviding a screenshot of a graph/chart from the article.
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4 ptsProvides a screenshot of one graph, chart or table from the assigned article.0 ptsDoes NOT provide a screenshot of one graph, chart or table from the assigned article.
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4 pts
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeFrequency Distribution/Graphs
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15 ptsAddresses all of the elements: 1. Type of data displayed in selected graph/chart/table; 2. Type of graph/chart/table, and lists identifying characteristics of that graph/table/chart; 3. Description of data in graph/table/chart; 4. Conclusion about data in graph/table/chart.13 ptsAddresses three of the elements: 1. Type of data displayed in selected graph/chart/table; 2. Type of graph/chart/table, and lists identifying characteristics of that graph/table/chart; 3. Description of data in graph/table/chart; 4. Conclusion about data in graph/table/chart.
10 ptsAddresses two of the elements: 1. Type of data displayed in selected graph/chart/table; 2. Type of graph/chart/table, and lists identifying characteristics of that graph/table/chart; 3. Description of data in graph/table/chart; 4. Conclusion about data in graph/table/chart.9 ptsAddresses one of the elements: 1. Type of data displayed in selected graph/chart/table; 2. Type of graph/chart/table, and lists identifying characteristics of that graph/table/chart; 3. Description of data in graph/table/chart; 4. Conclusion about data in graph/table/chart.0 ptsNo effort or effort is not based on the assigned article |
15 pts
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomePros, Cons, and Construction of Alternative Displays:
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15 ptsAddress all the following components:1. Discusses PROS of two alternative methods to display data. 2. AND discusses CONS of two alternative methods to display data. 3. AND discusses how BOTH alternative graphs would be constructed.13 ptsCompletes all three components below but only is missing components. 1.Discusses PROS of two alternative methods to display data. 2. AND discusses CONS of two alternative methods to display data. 3. AND discusses how BOTH alternative graphs would be constructed.
10 ptsCorrectly does two of the following: 1.Discusses PROS of two alternative methods to display data. 2. AND discusses CONS of two alternative methods to display data. 3. AND discusses how BOTH alternative graphs would be constructed.9 ptsCorrectly does one of the following 1.Discusses PROS of two alternative methods to display data. 2. AND discusses CONS of two alternative methods to display data. 3. AND discusses how BOTH alternative graphs would be constructed.0 ptsNo effort or effort is not based on the assigned article |
15 pts
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeGrammar and APA Formatting
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8 ptsLab is easy to read and presents material in a logical order with no grammatical errors. AND Gives reference in proper APA style for chosen article.6 ptsLab is easy to read and presents material in a logical order. There are a few grammatical errors but they do not distract from readability. AND Gives reference in proper APA style for chosen article.
5 ptsLab is easy to read and has few grammatical errors, but it is not logically organized. AND Gives reference in proper APA style for chosen article.3 ptsThere are significant grammatical errors and organizational issues that distract from readability. AND Gives reference in proper APA style for chosen article.0 ptsNo effort or effort is not based on the assigned article |
8 pts
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Total Points: 50
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