Assignment: Analysis Of Research

Read the following sections of “Using Teacher-Written Praise Notes to Promote a Positive Environment in a Middle School”: the Abstract, Introduction, Participants and Setting, Procedure, Measures (paragraph 1 only), Data Analysis (paragraph 1 only), Results (paragraph 1 only), and Discussion (paragraphs 1 and 2 only). Assignment: Analysis Of Research

Assignment: Analysis Of Research Directions:

In an essay (250-500 words), use the scenario presented above to answer the following questions:

What statistical test was used in “Using Teacher-Written Praise Notes to Promote a Positive Environment in a Middle School?”
Did the authors use the correct statistical test? In other words, what was their rationale for using this test (i.e., were the variables discrete or continuous and was the test appropriate for this type of data?)
What was the research question? How did the statistical test address and answer the research question?
How did the authors interpret the results of this study?

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Course Code	Class Code	Assignment Title	Total Points
RES-845	RES-845-O500	Analysis of Research	100.0
Criteria	Percentage	Unsatisfactory (0.00%)	Less Than Satisfactory (76.00%)	Satisfactory (81.00%)	Good (89.00%)	Excellent (100.00%)	Comments	Points Earned
Content	70.0%
Case Study Questions	70.0%	Answers to one or more of the case study questions are not presented.	Answers to one or more of the case study questions are incorrect as presented.	Answers to the case study questions are correct though cursory.	Answers to the case study questions are correct and thorough.	Answers to the case study questions are correct and thorough demonstrating deep understanding of the topic.
Organization and Effectiveness	20.0%
Thesis Development and Purpose	7.0%	Paper lacks any discernible overall purpose or organizing claim. Assignment: Analysis Of Research	Thesis and/or main claim are insufficiently developed and/or vague; purpose is not clear.	Thesis and/or main claim are apparent and appropriate to purpose. Assignment: Analysis Of Research	Thesis and/or main claim are clear and forecast the development of the paper. It is descriptive and reflective of the arguments and appropriate to the purpose.	Thesis and/or main claim are comprehensive. The essence of the paper is contained within the thesis. Thesis statement makes the purpose of the paper clear.
Argument Logic and Construction	8.0%	Statement of purpose is not justified by the conclusion. The conclusion does not support the claim made. Argument is incoherent and uses noncredible sources. Assignment: Analysis Of Research	Sufficient justification of claims is lacking. Argument lacks consistent unity. There are obvious flaws in the logic. Some sources have questionable credibility.	Argument is orderly, but may have a few inconsistencies. The argument presents minimal justification of claims. Argument logically, but not thoroughly, supports the purpose. Sources used are credible. Introduction and conclusion bracket the thesis.	Argument shows logical progressions. Techniques of argumentation are evident. There is a smooth progression of claims from introduction to conclusion. Most sources are authoritative.	Clear and convincing argument that presents a persuasive claim in a distinctive and compelling manner. All sources are authoritative.
Mechanics of Writing (includes spelling, punctuation, grammar, language use)	5.0%	Surface errors are pervasive enough that they impede communication of meaning. Inappropriate word choice and/or sentence construction are used. Assignment: Analysis Of Research	Frequent and repetitive mechanical errors distract the reader. Inconsistencies in language choice (register), sentence structure, and/or word choice are present.	Some mechanical errors or typos are present, but are not overly distracting to the reader. Correct sentence structure and audience-appropriate language are used.	Prose is largely free of mechanical errors, although a few may be present. A variety of sentence structures and effective figures of speech are used. Assignment: Analysis Of Research	Writer is clearly in command of standard, written, academic English.
Format	10.0%
Paper Format (Use of appropriate style for the major and assignment)	5.0%	Template is not used appropriately or documentation format is rarely followed correctly.	Appropriate template is used, but some elements are missing or mistaken. A lack of control with formatting is apparent.	Appropriate template is used. Formatting is correct, although some minor errors may be present.	Appropriate template is fully used. There are virtually no errors in formatting style.	All format elements are correct.
Research Citations (In-text citations for paraphrasing and direct quotes, and reference page listing and formatting, as appropriate to assignment and style)	5.0%	No reference page is included. No citations are used.	Reference page is present. Citations are inconsistently used. Assignment: Analysis Of Research	Reference page is included and lists sources used in the paper. Sources are appropriately documented, although some errors may be present.	Reference page is present and fully inclusive of all cited sources. Documentation is appropriate and citation style is usually correct.	In-text citations and a reference page are complete and correct. The documentation of cited sources is free of error.
Total Weightage	100%