Hypothesis Testing
Discussion: Hypothesis Testing
Instructions
Find a scholarly scientific journal article located within ProQuest that is related to the field of environmental science (this should be different than the paper chosen for your Week One discussion). First, describe the hypotheses being tested by the researchers? Does the methodology properly test all of the hypotheses presented? Additionally, discuss whether the results support or refute these hypotheses? Your initial post should be at least 250 words in length. Cite any sources in APA format. Respond to at least two of your classmates’ posts by Day 7.
| Grading Criteria Hypothesis Testing 3 points possible | |
| Content Criteria | Weight |
| Student selects a scholarly journal article from ProQuest. | 0.75 |
| Student accurately describe the hypotheses being tested by the researchers. | 0.75 |
| Student describes if the methodology properly tests all of the hypotheses presented and discusses whether the results support or refute these hypotheses? | 0.75 |
| Student responds to at least two of their classmates’ initial posts. | 0.5 |
| Research Criteria | |
| Student utilizes proper APA format, provides a posting of at least 250 words, and answers with proper spelling and grammar usage. | 0.25 |
