Chapter Three (Methods) Unsatisfactory 1 Mismatch between research methods and questions/hypotheses
Satisfactory 2 Uses accepted standard research methodology
No discussion of instrumentation noted
Instrumentation discussed
Participation and sampling not discussed Threats to external validity not discussed Data collection procedures description sketchy
Participation and sampling discussed Threats to external validity discussed Data collection procedures fully described
Pilot test not discussed
Pilot test of some procedures conducted Statistical and analytical procedures discussed
Statistical and analytical procedures not discussed
Exemplary 3 Shows thorough understanding of research methodology used including assumptions of statistical tests Thoughtful explanation of instruments used for measurement and/or observation Participation and sampling thoroughly discussed Threats to external validity thoroughly discussed Data collection procedures described well enough to be easily replicated Pilot test of all procedures, including analysis conducted Statistical and analytical procedures discussed well enough to be easily replicated
Chapter Four (Results) Unsatisfactory 1 Inaccurate or incomplete analysis
Satisfactory 2 Adequate analysis
Exemplary 3 Insightful analysis and interpretation of data
Lacks adequate narrative description of findings
Includes adequate narrative description of findings
Clear and complete narrative description of findings
Lacks appropriate charts and/or tables
Tables and charts adequately support narrative
Tables and charts substantially enhance narrative
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