| Frequency Distribution and Histogram | | 5 pts Accurate distribution and histogram labeled. No gaps in the bars | 4 pts Missing 1 of the following: labels or no gaps between the bars | 3 pts Not labeled and there are gaps between the bars | 2 pts Missing distribution or histogram | 1 pts Incorrect distribution or histogram | 0 pts No attempt |
| 5 pts |
| This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Distribution Explanation | | 5 pts Uses distribution and histogram to accurately describe the shape of the distribution, explain how they know, and explain statistical terms. | 4 pts Fail to explain statistical terms | 3 pts Fail to explain how they can tell what the shape of the distribution is. | 2 pts Describes the distribution with no explanation at all. | 1 pts Inaccurately describes the distribution. | 0 pts No attempt |
| 5 pts |
| This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeTime Series Plot | | 5 pts Shows mean score for each year and shows a labeled time-series plot with the vertical axis starting at zero. | 4 pts Failed to label the graph or didn't show the mean temperatures. | 3 pts Didn't start the scale of the vertical axis at zero. | 2 pts No labels, incorrect axis, no means shown. | 1 pts Inaccurate yearly means. | 0 pts No attempt |
| 5 pts |
| This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Trends Explanation | | 5 pts Thoroughly explained the trends of an accurate time-series plot | 4 pts Accurately explained the trends of an incorrect plot. | 3 pts Only partially explained the trends. | 1 pts Incorrect explanation of the trends | 0 pts No explanation |
| 5 pts |
| This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Mean, Median, and Standard Deviation | | 5 pts Correct values for mean, median, and standard deviation | 4 pts One of the three values is incorrect | 2 pts Two of the three values is incorrent | 1 pts All three incorrect | 0 pts No attempt |
| 5 pts |
| This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Mean, Med, St. Dev Interpretation | | 5 pts The meaning of each statistic is explained and the ones that are affected by outliers are identified and explained | 4 pts Reason for affect of outliers is not explained | 3 pts Meaning of some statistics are explained but not all | 2 pts Explanations incorrect | 0 pts No explanations |
| 5 pts |
| This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeRandom Sample | | 5 pts Random Sample is displayed and accurately determined. Mean and standard deviation calculated | 3 pts Sample found is not a random sample | 2 pts Mean and standard deviation not calculated. | 0 pts No attempt |
| 5 pts |
| This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeRandom Sample Comparison and Explanation | | 5 pts Sampling procedure explained, mean and standard deviation compared, differences or similarities explained | 4 pts No explanations given for comparisons. | 3 pts Values not compared | 2 pts Sampling method not explained | 0 pts No explanations or comparisons. |
| 5 pts |
| This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Five Number Summary and Boxplot | | 5 pts Correct five numbers and boxplot and outlier identified. | 3 pts Formula not used to determine outlier | 2 pts No boxplot | 1 pts Incorrect numbers and boxplot | 0 pts No attempt |
| 5 pts |
| This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Five Number summary and box plot explanation | | 5 pts Five numbers are used to describe data and meaning of the quartiles explained | 3 pts Meaning of quartiles not explained | 2 pts Inaccurate descriptions of the data. | 0 pts No explanations |
| 5 pts |
| This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Structure | | 10 pts Strong opening paragraph, each paragraph is consistent, strong closing paragraph that summarizes the major findings | 8 pts No intro or no conclusion. | 6 pts No intro and no conclusion | 3 pts No organization or flow to the paper. Jumps around | 0 pts No paper written |
| 10 pts |
| This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Correctness | | 10 pts No grammar or spelling mistakes | 8 pts Few, isolated grammar or spelling mistakes | 6 pts Consistent recurring mistakes | 5 pts Grammar and/or spelling mistakes make it challenging to read the paper. | 2 pts Major mistakes make it impossible to read the paper. | 0 pts No Marks |
| 10 pts |
| This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Content/Audience | | 10 pts Statistical terms are explained so anyone can understand. Claims are explained and supported with statistics. | 8 pts Statistical terms are not explained in everyday language | 6 pts Claims not explained using the statistics | 4 pts Explanations difficult to follow | 0 pts No Marks |
| 10 pts |
| Total Points: 80 |
