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Module 5: 
Descriptive and Inferential Statistics: What are They?

As a DNP, it is important to know the type of statistics utilized in the study under investigation. Prepare a question-guided essay with the following questions: 

1. What is the difference between descriptive and inferential statistics?  

2. What is the purpose of a descriptive analysis of the study population?  

3. How do you compare descriptive and inferential statistics? Include a Venn Diagram in your essay where an explanation of the differences and similarities between descriptive and inferential statistics is shown.  

Use an Essay Format 

You must present your writing double-spaced, in a Times New Roman, Arial or Courier New font, with a font size of 12.
Pay attention to grammar rules (spelling and syntax).
Your work must be original and must not contain material copied from books or the internet.
When citing the work of other authors, include citations and references using APA style to respect their intellectual property and avoid plagiarism.
Remember that your writing must have a header or a cover page that includes the name of the institution, the program, the course code, the title of the activity, your name and student number, and the assignment’s due date.

 

Contribute a minimum of 5 pages. It should include at least 2 academic sources, formatted and cited in APA.

Be sure to review the 

academic expectations
 for your submission.

fficial Essay Rubric

– Official Essay Rubric

Criteria

Ratings

Pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeContent

Mastery of the Information

30 to >27.0 ptsExcellentThe essay content properly aligns with the information requested and reflects student exemplary mastery of the content by showing complete information, details, and examples.

27 to >24.0 ptsGoodThe essay content aligns with the information requested and shows good mastery of the content. Provides sufficient information, however missed opportunities to demonstrate supporting details and/or examples.

24 to >21.0 ptsFairThe essay content aligns with the information requested and shows fair mastery of the content. Provides sufficient information, but lacks supporting details and/or examples.

21 to >18.0 ptsPoorThe essay content does not align with the information requested. Does not demonstrate mastery of the concepts.

18 to >0 ptsUnacceptableThe assignment did not reflect the requested outcomes, was off-topic, and/or the assignment was not submitted.

30 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeOrganization

Structure of the Essay

20 to >18.0 ptsExcellentThe essay has a clear format, an introduction, a body with clear transitions between evidence and supporting arguments, and a conclusion. The information is presented in an orderly manner. All elements facilitate the flow of the information in the document.

18 to >16.0 ptsGoodThe essay has a clear format, an introduction, a body with evidence, supporting arguments, and a conclusion. All elements facilitate the flow of the information in the document, but the essay may miss transitions between sections or have other small organization issues.

16 to >14.0 ptsFairThe essay structure is problematic, lacks logical flow, and has at least one of these issues: The essay does not have a clear introduction or conclusion, or the evidence and supporting arguments are not aligned with the requested requirements.

14 to >12.0 ptsPoorThe essay does not appear to have any structure: no introduction, progression of thought, or defined conclusion.

12 to >0 ptsUnacceptableThe assignment did not reflect the requested outcomes, was off-topic, and/or the assignment was not submitted.

20 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeCritical Thinking

Development of Ideas

15 to >14.0 ptsExcellentDetails are considered, and a point of view, thesis statement, or main idea is clear. Next, the essay presents excellent evidence, arguments, and examples to support the point. Finally, the student draws meaningful and high-level insightful conclusions based on the information presented and explained.

14 to >12.0 ptsGood (12 -11 pts)Details are considered, and a point of view, thesis statement, or main idea is clear. Next, the essay presents sufficient evidence, arguments, or examples to support the point. Finally, it draws appropriate conclusions based on the information presented and explained.

12 to >11.0 ptsFairDetails are considered, and a point of view, thesis statement, or main idea is identified. Next, the essay presents some evidence, arguments, or examples, but some are not relevant to support the point. Student draws fair conclusions, but not all are based on or supported by the presented information.

11 to >9.0 ptsPoorDetails are not considered, and a point of view, thesis statement, or main idea is exceptionally vague. The provided evidence, arguments, or examples are disconnected or not relevant. Additionally, the essay lacks a conclusion or repeats previous statements made.

9 to >0 ptsUnacceptableThe assignment did not reflect the requested outcomes, was off-topic, and/or the assignment was not submitted.

15 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeInformation Literacy

Quality of Resources

15 to >14.0 ptsExcellentSupporting information is pertinent to the topic, up to date (depending on what is acceptable in the field), from credible and trusted sources, and the number of sources meets the requested amount.

14 to >12.0 ptsGoodSupporting information is pertinent to the topic, however, 1 source is not a credible and trusted source; they may or may not be the most recent (depending on what is acceptable in the field). Additionally, the number of sources meets the requested amount.

12 to >11.0 ptsFairSupporting information is pertinent to the topic, however, 2 or more sources are not credible and trusted sources; they may or may not be the most recent (depending on what is acceptable in the field). Additionally, the number of sources meets the requested amount.

11 to >9.0 ptsPoorThe following criteria would apply, supporting information is not pertinent to the topic, none of the sources are from credible or trusted sources, or the number of sources requested was not met.

9 to >0 ptsUnacceptableResources did not reflect the requested outcomes, were off-topic, and/or the assignment was not submitted.

15 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeWriting

Mechanics and Grammar

10 to >9.0 ptsExcellentExcellence in grammar, spelling, and sentence structure.

9 to >8.0 ptsGoodMinimal (1 – 3) typographical, spelling, grammatical, punctuation, or translation errors.

8 to >7.0 ptsFairMultiple (4 -7) typographical, spelling, grammatical, punctuation, or translation errors.

7 to >5.0 ptsPoorSevere (8 – 10) typographical, spelling, grammatical, punctuation, or translation errors.

5 to >0 ptsUnacceptableUnacceptable (11 or more) typographical, spelling, grammatical, punctuation, or translation errors, and/or the assignment was not submitted.

10 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeFormatting and APA Guidelines

10 to >9.0 ptsExcellentThe essay reflects excellent execution and incorporation of APA guidelines. Correct formatting, setup, title page, perfect in-text citations, and reference formatting.

9 to >8.0 ptsGoodThe essay offers correct formatting on the setup, and title page, with minimal formatting or punctuation errors within the in-text citations or references.

8 to >6.0 ptsFairThe essay offers correct formatting, setup, and title page but has significant errors within in-text citations and references.

6 to >5.0 ptsPoorThe essay offers severe incorrect APA formatting, setup or missing title page, and/or problematic in-text citations and references.

5 to >0 ptsUnacceptableAPA style not used and/or the assignment was not submitted.

10 pts

Total Points: 100

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