Week 6 Research Proposal Project: Data Analysis Plan
Data Analysis Plan
For this section of your research proposal assignment, you will carefully design a plan for analyzing your quantitative data. Explain in detail how you will go about analyzing your data. Be sure to:
· Include definitions of all variables
· Identify your null hypothesis and research hypothesis
· Include the type of analysis to be conducted (correlation,
t-test, confidence interval, regression, ANOVA, ANCOVA, etc.)
· Explain why this type of analysis is most appropriate for your research
· Identify the significance level (typically set to .05, but may be set to .01 or .10)
· Explain what results you are looking for in your quantitative study (how will you know if you will accept or reject your null and research hypothesis?)
APA formatting, references, and citations are required.
Your research project data analysis plan should be included as part of your final submission for your research proposal project in week 7 and your research proposal presentation in week 8. Use the feedback you receive from your instructor on your data analysis plan to modify and improve before submission of your final project in weeks 7 and 8.
Due Sunday, 11:59 p.m. (Pacific time)
Points Possible: 75
Rubric
NURS_540_DE – NURS540 Research Data Analysis Plan Rubric
NURS_540_DE – NURS540 Research Data Analysis Plan Rubric
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Criteria
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Ratings
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Pts
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeVariables
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7.5 to >6.15 pts
Accomplished
A clear and appropriate definition of all variables is included.
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6.15 to >5.63 pts
Emerging
A somewhat appropriate definition of variables is included.
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5.63 to >0 pts
Unsatisfactory
A definition of variables is absent or inappropriate.
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7.5 pts
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeHyptohesis
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7.5 to >6.15 pts
Accomplished
A null and research hypothesis are included and are appropriate for the study.
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6.15 to >5.63 pts
Emerging
A null and research hypothesis are included and are somewhat appropriate for the study.
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5.63 to >0 pts
Unsatisfactory
A null and research hypothesis are absent or are inappropriate for the study.
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7.5 pts
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeSatsistical Test
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15 to >12.3 pts
Accomplished
An appropriate statistical test for data analysis is identified and is reasonable for the planned research proposal project.
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12.3 to >11.25 pts
Emerging
A somewhat appropriate statistical test for data analysis is identified and is somewhat reasonable for the planned research proposal project.
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11.25 to >0 pts
Unsatisfactory
A statistical test for data analysis is absent or inappropriate for the planned research proposal project.
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15 pts
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeRationale
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22.5 to >18.45 pts
Accomplished
A clear rationale for choosing the specified statistical test is included.
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18.45 to >16.88 pts
Emerging
A somewhat clear rationale for choosing the specified statistical test is included.
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16.88 to >0 pts
Unsatisfactory
A rationale for choosing the specified statistical test is absent or unclear.
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22.5 pts
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeResults
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15 to >12.3 pts
Accomplished
A clear explanation of how the results will be interpreted is included. Criteria for accepting or rejecting the null and research hypotheses is appropriate.
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12.3 to >11.25 pts
Emerging
A somewhat clear explanation of how the results will be interpreted is included. Criteria for accepting or rejecting the null and research hypotheses is somewhat appropriate.
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11.25 to >0 pts
Unsatisfactory
An explanation of how the results will be interpreted is absent or unclear. Criteria for accepting or rejecting the null and research hypotheses is absent or inappropriate.
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15 pts
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAPA & Mechanics
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7.5 to >6.15 pts
Accomplished
The assignment consistently follows current APA format and is free from errors in formatting, citation, and references. There are no grammatical, spelling, or punctuation errors. All sources are cited and referenced correctly.
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6.15 to >5.63 pts
Emerging
The assignment consistently follows current APA format with only isolated and inconsistent mistakes and/or has a few grammatical, spelling, or punctuation errors. Most sources are cited and referenced correctly.
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5.63 to >0 pts
Unsatisfactory
No attempt to follow APA format is indicated. Sources are not used and/or there is no reference page. Mechanical errors significantly interfere with the readability of the paper.
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7.5 pts
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Total Points: 75
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