Assignment Prompt & Instructions
· 300 words
· Current APA 7 must be used to cite sources
– ## VideotoWatch.docx
– ## EssayBasicStatisticsAssignmtPrompts.docx
– ## EssayGradingRubric2.pdf
– Reading-AppliedstatisticsIChap3-47.pdf
**## VideotoWatch.docx**
[https://canvas.liberty.edu/courses/962521/pages/watch-correlation-vs-causation?module_item_id=91232071](https://canvas.liberty.edu/courses/962521/pages/watch-correlation-vs-causation?module_item_id=91232071)
**## EssayBasicStatisticsAssignmtPrompts.docx**
EDCO 735
**Essay: Basic Statistics Assignment Prompts**
· Provide an example of a scenario where the measures of central tendency are skewed as a result of outliers. How can such a situation be identified and addressed? Next, provide an example of what information SS provides us about a set of data. Under what circumstances will the value of SS equal 0 and is it possible for SS to be negative?
· What is a sampling distribution? What does the knowledge of σ contribute to a researcher’s understanding of the theoretical sampling distribution (regarding its characteristics and shape)? Contrast a t distribution from that of the standard normal distribution. In what ways might N affect the CI?
**## EssayGradingRubric2.pdf**
Criteria Ratings Points
Content 70 to >60 pts
Advanced
The essay exceeds content
requirements:
• Your answers to the
provided prompt are clearly
presented in at least 300
words, showing a clear
reflection on key concepts.
• You have interacted with
course textbook or
scholarly research
(including at least 3
citations) that demonstrates
mastery of key issues and
critical thinking.
• You have thoroughly
answered the statistical
question or problem posed
in the essay.
60 to >51 pts
Proficient
The essay meets the
content requirements:
• Your answers to the
provided prompt are clearly
presented in at least 300
words, showing a clear
reflection on key concepts.
• You have interacted with
course textbooks or
scholarly research
(including at least 3
citations) that demonstrates
mastery of key issues and
critical thinking.
• You have thoroughly
answered the statistical
question or problem posed
in the essay.
51 to >0 pts
Developing
The essay meets some of
the content requirements:
• Your answers to the
provided prompt are clearly
presented in at least 300
words, showing a clear
reflection on key concepts.
• You have interacted with
course textbooks or
scholarly research
(including at least 3
citations) that demonstrates
mastery of key issues and
critical thinking.
• You have thoroughly
answered the statistical
question or problem posed
in the essay.
0 pts
Not
Present
70 pts
Structure 30 to >25 pts
Advanced
The essay exceeds
requirements:
Essay is written using
proper spelling, grammar,
and current APA format.
The essay includes a title
page and reference page.
25 to >17 pts
Proficient
The essay meets
requirements:
Essay is written using
proper spelling, grammar,
and current APA format.
The essay includes a title
page and reference page.
17 to >0 pts
Developing
The essay meets some of
the structure requirements:
Essay is written using
proper spelling, grammar,
and current APA format.
The essay includes a title
page and reference page.
0 pts
Not
Present
30 pts
Total Points: 100
Essay Grading Rubric | EDCO735_B02_202540
**Reading-AppliedstatisticsIChap3-47.pdf**
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**Reading-AppliedstatisticsIChap3-47.pdf**
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**## VideotoWatch.docx**
[https://canvas.liberty.edu/courses/962521/pages/watch-correlation-vs-causation?module_item_id=91232071](https://canvas.liberty.edu/courses/962521/pages/watch-correlation-vs-causation?module_item_id=91232071)
**## EssayBasicStatisticsAssignmtPrompts.docx**
EDCO 735
**Essay: Basic Statistics Assignment Prompts**
· Provide an example of a scenario where the measures of central tendency are skewed as a result of outliers. How can such a situation be identified and addressed? Next, provide an example of what information SS provides us about a set of data. Under what circumstances will the value of SS equal 0 and is it possible for SS to be negative?
· What is a sampling distribution? What does the knowledge of σ contribute to a researcher’s understanding of the theoretical sampling distribution (regarding its characteristics and shape)? Contrast a t distribution from that of the standard normal distribution. In what ways might N affect the CI?
**## EssayGradingRubric2.pdf**
Criteria Ratings Points
Content 70 to >60 pts
Advanced
The essay exceeds content
requirements:
• Your answers to the
provided prompt are clearly
presented in at least 300
words, showing a clear
reflection on key concepts.
• You have interacted with
course textbook or
scholarly research
(including at least 3
citations) that demonstrates
mastery of key issues and
critical thinking.
• You have thoroughly
answered the statistical
question or problem posed
in the essay.
60 to >51 pts
Proficient
The essay meets the
content requirements:
• Your answers to the
provided prompt are clearly
presented in at least 300
words, showing a clear
reflection on key concepts.
• You have interacted with
course textbooks or
scholarly research
(including at least 3
citations) that demonstrates
mastery of key issues and
critical thinking.
• You have thoroughly
answered the statistical
question or problem posed
in the essay.
51 to >0 pts
Developing
The essay meets some of
the content requirements:
• Your answers to the
provided prompt are clearly
presented in at least 300
words, showing a clear
reflection on key concepts.
• You have interacted with
course textbooks or
scholarly research
(including at least 3
citations) that demonstrates
mastery of key issues and
critical thinking.
• You have thoroughly
answered the statistical
question or problem posed
in the essay.
0 pts
Not
Present
70 pts
Structure 30 to >25 pts
Advanced
The essay exceeds
requirements:
Essay is written using
proper spelling, grammar,
and current APA format.
The essay includes a title
page and reference page.
25 to >17 pts
Proficient
The essay meets
requirements:
Essay is written using
proper spelling, grammar,
and current APA format.
The essay includes a title
page and reference page.
17 to >0 pts
Developing
The essay meets some of
the structure requirements:
Essay is written using
proper spelling, grammar,
and current APA format.
The essay includes a title
page and reference page.
0 pts
Not
Present
30 pts
Total Points: 100
Essay Grading Rubric | EDCO735_B02_202540
**Reading-AppliedstatisticsIChap3-47.pdf**
This file is too large to display. [View in new window](https://www.sweetstudy.com/files/reading-appliedstatisticsichap3-47-pdf)
**## VideotoWatch.docx**
[https://canvas.liberty.edu/courses/962521/pages/watch-correlation-vs-causation?module_item_id=91232071](https://canvas.liberty.edu/courses/962521/pages/watch-correlation-vs-causation?module_item_id=91232071)
**## EssayBasicStatisticsAssignmtPrompts.docx**
EDCO 735
**Essay: Basic Statistics Assignment Prompts**
· Provide an example of a scenario where the measures of central tendency are skewed as a result of outliers. How can such a situation be identified and addressed? Next, provide an example of what information SS provides us about a set of data. Under what circumstances will the value of SS equal 0 and is it possible for SS to be negative?
· What is a sampling distribution? What does the knowledge of σ contribute to a researcher’s understanding of the theoretical sampling distribution (regarding its characteristics and shape)? Contrast a t distribution from that of the standard normal distribution. In what ways might N affect the CI?
**## EssayGradingRubric2.pdf**
Criteria Ratings Points
Content 70 to >60 pts
Advanced
The essay exceeds content
requirements:
• Your answers to the
provided prompt are clearly
presented in at least 300
words, showing a clear
reflection on key concepts.
• You have interacted with
course textbook or
scholarly research
(including at least 3
citations) that demonstrates
mastery of key issues and
critical thinking.
• You have thoroughly
answered the statistical
question or problem posed
in the essay.
60 to >51 pts
Proficient
The essay meets the
content requirements:
• Your answers to the
provided prompt are clearly
presented in at least 300
words, showing a clear
reflection on key concepts.
• You have interacted with
course textbooks or
scholarly research
(including at least 3
citations) that demonstrates
mastery of key issues and
critical thinking.
• You have thoroughly
answered the statistical
question or problem posed
in the essay.
51 to >0 pts
Developing
The essay meets some of
the content requirements:
• Your answers to the
provided prompt are clearly
presented in at least 300
words, showing a clear
reflection on key concepts.
• You have interacted with
course textbooks or
scholarly research
(including at least 3
citations) that demonstrates
mastery of key issues and
critical thinking.
• You have thoroughly
answered the statistical
question or problem posed
in the essay.
0 pts
Not
Present
70 pts
Structure 30 to >25 pts
Advanced
The essay exceeds
requirements:
Essay is written using
proper spelling, grammar,
and current APA format.
The essay includes a title
page and reference page.
25 to >17 pts
Proficient
The essay meets
requirements:
Essay is written using
proper spelling, grammar,
and current APA format.
The essay includes a title
page and reference page.
17 to >0 pts
Developing
The essay meets some of
the structure requirements:
Essay is written using
proper spelling, grammar,
and current APA format.
The essay includes a title
page and reference page.
0 pts
Not
Present
30 pts
Total Points: 100
Essay Grading Rubric | EDCO735_B02_202540
**Reading-AppliedstatisticsIChap3-47.pdf**
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