Analysis of the problem 10 Analysis incomplete or incorrect due to a major error or numerous minor errors in the interpretation of results. An analysis of results was not attempted or impossible to follow. Analysis is complete and in the majority correct. A few minor errors in the interpretation of results are apparent. Analysis is complete. Interpretation of the statistical results obtained is logical, correct, and explained. An effective analysis is completed. Interpretation of the statistical results obtained is logical, correct, and explained clearly. Thorough and deep analysis. Interpretation of the statistical results obtained is precise, logical, and explained at a professional level.

Uses software to Tabulated statistical Minimal errors in Tabulated statistical Statistical result is Statistical result is perform analysis result is poorly statistical result. result is acceptable. well organised. well presented. and applies organised and difficult There are minor errors Adequate choice of the Applies appropriate Applies the most appropriate to read. in the choice of the statistical procedures to statistical procedures appropriate statistical procedures 5 Applies inappropriate procedures. No statistical procedures to analyse the analyse the problem. The majority of factors to analyse the problem. Explains procedures to analyse the problem. Explains approach taken or problem. Several that influence the fully why the in detail why approach was unclear. factors that influence appropriate statistical selected procedures procedures are the appropriate procedures have been are appropriate for appropriate for the statistical procedures identified. the problem. problem.

Data, No description of data Limited description of Adequate description of Clear description of Excellent description Organisation & source and variable data source and data source and variable data source and of data source and Format measurement. Sections variable measurement. measurement but variable variable measurement are poorly organised All required sections without some measurement. All with proper citation. 3 and some are missing. Many formatting are included but may require further inconsistencies. All required sections are required sections are included and well- All required sections are effectively errors exist. organisation. included and organised. structured and structured and Formatting errors exist Minimal formatting organised. No organised. No but do not impede the errors exist. formatting errors formatting errors exist. reader exist.

Marks Fail Pass Credit Distinction High Distinction Presentation Presentation is choppy Concept and ideas are Information is presented All information is All points were clearly Organisation, and disjointed; does connected; clear in logical sequence; presented in logical and succinctly coherence and not flow; speaker is transitions; flow and clear and proficient sequence; well presented in logical speaking skills 10 uninterested and inaudible ; lack of organisation are adequate; even rate speaking skills; organised and some organised; clear, proficient and sequence; highly organised; poised, interest with adequate enthusiasm confident clear articulation at expression; some communication steady rate; confident; interest enthusiastic

The moderated individual mark received by each group member is based on contribution to the assignment and, more importantly the ability to work with others. You must complete APEG within 24 hours of the due date. Note NO APEG, NO MARK. Information on APEG can be found on Blackboard. Marking Rubric: The marking rubric used to mark this assessment is attached below. Note that it is each student’s responsibility to keep a copy of each assessment task submitted.

Your assignment should be DOUBLE-SIDED printed and firmly stapled in the top left-hand corner. Do not use folders or plastic sleeves. The following items need to be included in the order listed: 1. ‘ASSIGNMENT/ASSESSMENT ITEM COVER SHEET’, fully completed and signed; 2. ‘Group Project Marking Rubric’ (see page 3), completed Group No.. This marking sheet will summarise your mark for each question and may provide a form of additional feedback; and 3. Your assignment. Marks Formation: 1. The assignment is worth 30 marks, with 20 marks assigned for the group report and 10 marks for group presentation in week 12. 2. A single mark is given for the assignment. This mark is then moderated by self and peer assessment using the APEG software so that individual group members may receive different marks.

Report Submission: The Group Project Report is to be handed in, in hardcopy form, at the LECTURE (NOT at the Hub) on Wednesday 30 (Week 12). It is MANDATORY that the hardcopy Group Project Report handed in at the lecture has been satisfactorily submitted in electronic form to Turnitin beforehand. Note, the hardcopy submitted in the lecture must be exactly the same as the electronic version submitted to Turnitin. Remember only one member of the group need submit to Turnitin but all members of the group are responsible for any incorrect matching text that may result.

Guidelines: Group Project Weighting: 30% Due on 30th Purpose: The group project is an opportunity for the group to demonstrate their knowledge of the specific issues pertaining to quantitative research covered in the course. Based on the objectives of the study, the group is to use appropriate statistical techniques discussed during the course in analysing the data. Group Formation: Students are to self-form their own groups of THREE to FOUR (MAXIMUM) to work on this assessment throughout the semester. This is NOT an individual assessment. Group member names are required to be submitted in writing in the lecture or in the email by the end of WEEK 3. Report Length and Format: The report should be between 2000 and 2500 words typed using MS Word and 1.5 lines spacing with at least 2.5 cm margins, excluding the tables, figures and appendices. The following is an indicative structure of your report: ? Introduction ? Research Design ? Results and Discussion ? Summary and Conclusion ? References ? Appendices