Data Analysis Raw data have been analyzed General statements regarding Data analysis is thorough. Each figure or table is and presented in a table the data are supported with and includes Describe qualitative Data tables and graphs are and/or graph. reference to data. explanations of numbers observations appropriate for the data and used, replicates, units of Account for any calculations Description of qualitative totally accurate. measurement, etc. Analyze the collected data observations included. Patterns or trends in data are Infer any reasoning to the data The results are evident 8 noted. collected without reference to the rest Calculations are accurate and Interpret data in a graph of the report. clearly communicated. Analysis extends beyond examining averages where applicable Conclusion A response to both the Data gathered are referenced The response to both the Alternative interpretations of question and hypothesis is and justify (support) the question and hypothesis are the results have been Summary provided. conclusions drawn. clear, complete and consistent provided and analyzed. Explain your experiment and with the data. Some errors referenced with Limitations of the data are The reliability of the results discuss what your findings are. developments recognized and addressed. Errors are relevant and is supported by numerous What relationships between accurately explained and clear amounts of evidence from the variables did you see? Reliability and validity of lab and precise next steps are the lab and outside sources. What answers did you get to are stated. developed your original question? The procedures validity was Developments of the lab are Data and content to support Reliability of the data has been supported with evidence clearly stated with reasonable your findings. explained. The procedures from the lab and other next steps. Hypothesis Accept or Reject validity has been identified with sources Support with data and some detail. Errors well explain lead reasoning. If relevant, outliers in the data to unresolved questions and Give specific evidence to have been identified and problems that are listed 12 support your accept/reject explained. and/or questions for further Evaluation: study are developed. Identify any errors or weak sections of the investigation Explain you reasons for weaknesses Discuss how reliable and valid you investigation is Develop Suggested different aspects that can be change or adjusted to improve errors/weaknesses Explain your reasoning to the changes suggested Language Used Scientific vocabulary has been All scientific vocabulary is Vocabulary is used appropriately All are spelled correctly, used. relevant. and suggests an accurate used in appropriate Grade level appropriated understanding of their meaning contexts, and indicate a Used in proper context The lab was written in 4 as well as the science involved. thorough understanding of Spelled correctly the science involved. Written in past tense Proper scientific vocabulary 57 Total
8 Data Analysis Describe qualitative observations Account for any calculations Analyze the collected data Infer any reasoning to the data collected Interpret data in a graph Raw data have been analyzed and presented in a table and/or graph. General statements regarding the data are supported with reference to data. Description of qualitative observations included. Data analysis is thorough. Data tables and graphs are appropriate for the data and totally accurate. Patterns or trends in data are noted. Calculations are accurate and clearly communicated. Each figure or table is and includes explanations of numbers used, replicates, units of measurement, etc. The results are evident without reference to the rest of the report. Analysis extends beyond examining averages where applicable 12 Conclusion Summary Explain your experiment and discuss what your findings are. What relationships between the variables did you see? What answers did you get to your original question? Data and content to support your findings. Hypothesis Accept or Reject Support with data and reasoning. Give specific evidence to support your accept/reject Evaluation: Identify any errors or weak sections of the investigation Explain you reasons for weaknesses Discuss how reliable and valid you investigation is Develop Suggested different aspects that can be change or adjusted to improve errors/weaknesses Explain your reasoning to the changes suggested A response to both the question and hypothesis is provided. Some errors referenced with developments Data gathered are referenced and justify (support) the conclusions drawn. Limitations of the data are recognized and addressed. Reliability and validity of lab are stated. Developments of the lab are clearly stated with reasonable next steps. The response to both the question and hypothesis are clear, complete and consistent with the data. Errors are relevant and accurately explained and clear and precise next steps are developed Reliability of the data has been explained. The procedures validity has been identified with some detail. If relevant, outliers in the data have been identified and explained. Alternative interpretations of the results have been provided and analyzed. The reliability of the results is supported by numerous amounts of evidence from the lab and outside sources. The procedures validity was supported with evidence from the lab and other sources Errors well explain lead to unresolved questions and problems that are listed and/or questions for further study are developed. 4 Language Used Grade level appropriated Used in proper context Spelled correctly Written in past tense Proper scientific vocabulary Scientific vocabulary has been used. All scientific vocabulary is relevant. The lab was written in Vocabulary is used appropriately and suggests an accurate understanding of their meaning as well as the science involved. All are spelled correctly, used in appropriate contexts, and indicate a thorough understanding of the science involved. 57 Total
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