For your Final Exam, you need to find a study on the web, Create a presentation of the statistics found within it and present to the rest of the class. You will be awarded points according to where your work falls using the rubric below.
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Criteria |
0 points |
25 points |
50 points |
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Type of statistics |
A stat textbook or statistics course type of posting where concepts are explained. |
A descriptive statistics web site. |
A study reporting results using inferential statistics |
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Your explanation of what it contains |
Minimal explanation. You do not demonstrate an understanding of what the study is presenting. |
You make some correct commentary on aspects of the study but demonstrate an error in your understanding of the statistical concepts being presented. |
You demonstrate a full understanding of the statistical results of the study and correctly use statistical vocabulary to explain what is presented. |
Here is an example (PDF) of an acceptable study for full credit. I'll have an example of a slide show to accompany it soon.
You'll have class time 6/1, 6/2, 6/7 and 6/8 to complete and tweak your presentation. You'll do your presentation either on 6/9 or 6/10.
Here is a blank Open Office presentation containing 20 slides that auto advance every 15 seconds.
Ignite Slides.odp
Here is where you can submit a copy of your presentation. This is due by 2:30 pm June 8th. I need your name to award credit.
