Grading Guide

Hypothesis Testing Paper
Resource: Instructor approved research issue, problem, or opportunity in the field of psychology
Prepare a 1,400- to 1,750-word paper in which you formulate a hypothesis based on your selected research issue, problem, or opportunity.
Address the following:
•    Describe your selected research issue, problem, or opportunity.
•    Formulate a hypothesis statement concerning your selected research issue, problem, or opportunity.
•    Determine your population and describe which sampling method you would use to generate your sample
•    Describe how you would collect your data, the level of measurement of your data and which statistical technique you would use to analyze the data.  Explain why you chose that statistical technique.
Include a conclusion of your anticipated findings

Content
60 Percent    Points Earned
X/9
•    Describes the selected research issue, problem, or opportunity.
•    Formulates a hypothesis statement concerning the selected research issue, problem, or opportunity.
•    Determines a population and describes which sampling method would be used to generate the sample.
•    Describes how data would be collected, the level of measurement of the data, and which statistical technique would be used to analyze the data, and why.      Comments:
Organization and Development
20 Percent    Points Earned
X/3
•    The paper is 1,400 to 1,750 words in length.
•    The paper is clear and organized; major points are supported by details, examples, or analysis.
•    The tone aligns with the assignment’s purpose and is geared toward the appropriate audience.
•    The paper provides relevant and sufficient background on the topic.
•    The paper is logical, flows, and reviews the major points.    Comments:
Mechanics and Format
20 Percent    Points Earned
X/3
•    The assignment file is presentable and functional.
•    Rules of grammar, usage, and punctuation are followed; spelling is correct.
•    The paper—including the title page, reference page, tables, and any appendices—is consistent with APA guidelines.    Comments:
Additional Comments:
Total Earned
X/15