Understanding Pearson chi-square test Examine tools used to evaluate significance Explain how to disseminate research findings Please include 400 wor

APA style, and 2 or more references, 400 words or more

You must pick only ONE of the topics mentioned below for your discussion post this week:

• Understanding Pearson chi-square test

• Examine tools used to evaluate significance

• Explain how to disseminate research findings

Please include 400 words in your initial post and two scholarly references by Wednesday.

Please refer to the discussion rubric.
APA style required –No cover page, but YES References.

DiscussionBoardRubricMSN_2024-PDF.pdf

Discussion Board Rubric

Criteria  Unsatisfactory-Beginning  Developing  Accomplished  Exemplary  Total   Ideas,

Arguments,   & Analysis

0-30 points  35-39 points  40-44 points  45-50 points  /50   Ideas expressed lack an  understanding of the  discussion topic. Comments  are irrelevant, off-topic, and/or  confusing to follow. Viewpoint,  if given, is not supported with  evidence or examples.   **If noted to be using AI  (ar ficial intelligence), a  deduc on of 50 Points will be  given for 1st warning, with a  100 point deduc on (Zero for  discussion) will be given  therea er as it violates  academic integrity.**

Ideas expressed in discussion  posts show a minimal  understanding of the discussion  topic. Comments are general in  nature and/or occasionally may  not be relevant. Rehashes or  summarizes ideas with limited  analysis, original thought,  and/or supported viewpoints.

Ideas expressed in discussion  posts are mostly substan ve  and relevant to topic; some  original thought. Demonstrates  logical thinking, reasoning,  and/or analysis for most part.  Viewpoint is supported with  evidence and/or examples.

Ideas expressed in discussion  posts include original  thought, substan al depth,  and are relevant to topic.  Viewpoint shows strong  logical thinking, reasoning,  and analysis with evidence  and examples. Construc on  of new meaning and insights  are evident.

Connection  to Course   Materials

0-13 points  14-15 points  16-17 points  18-20 points  /20   No connec ons are made to  readings or other course  materials (lectures, media,  resources, etc.), and/or if  made, are not clearly stated  and are largely personal  opinions. No reference used.

Minimal direct connec ons are  made to readings and/or other  course materials (lectures,  media, resources, etc.).  Connec ons are largely inferred  and somewhat unclear at

mes. Only 1 reference used  with no in-text cita ons.

Some direct connec ons are  made to readings and/or other  course materials (lectures,  media, resources, etc.) and are  clearly stated for the most part.  Only 1 Reference used with in- text cita ons.

Strong, direct connec ons are  made to readings and/or  other course materials  (lectures, media, resources,  etc.) and are clearly stated.   2 References used, listed,  and appropriate in-text  cita ons.

Contribution  to Learning   Community

0-13 points  14-15 points  16-17 points  18-20 points  /20   Negligible contribu on to the  learning community. Rarely  engages with students and  generally ignores others’ posts  and/or has a nega ve effect  through misrepresen ng  content in other posts,  inappropriate comments  made, and/or a empts to  dominate the discussion.   -10 points with No replies to  peer.

Somewhat contributes to the  learning community but the  focus is generally on own posts.  Occasionally interacts with  others’ pos ngs but li le  a empt to involve other  students in the discussion.  Short statements such as “I  agree with…”.   -5 points with only 1 reply to  peer (2 required).

Contributes to the learning  community. O en a empts to  direct group discussion to  present relevant viewpoints and  meaningful reflec on by others.  Interacts respec ully with  students.

Effec vely contributes to the  learning community.   Frequently ini ates dialogue  and mo vates group  discussion by providing  feedback to students’  pos ngs, asking follow-up  ques ons, and through  though ul, reflec ve  comments. Respec ully  encourages a variety of  viewpoints and invites  contribu ons from others.

Criteria  Unsatisfactory-Beginning  Developing  Accomplished  Exemplary  Total   Writing  Quality

0-6  points  7 points  8 points  9-10 points  /10   Posts show a below  average/poor wri ng style that  lacks standard English, and/or is  difficult for readers to follow.  Contains frequent errors in  grammar, punctua on, usage,  and spelling.  Not in APA  format.

Posts show an average and/or  casual wri ng style using  standard English that is  generally clear but contains  some errors in grammar,  punctua on, usage, and  spelling. APA Format with  major errors more than 3  forma ng errors.

Discussion posts show above  average wri ng style that is  clear using standard English  with minor errors in grammar,  punctua on, usage, and/or  spelling. APA Format with  minor errors (may include no  in-text cita ons, forma ng  error, or non-paragraph form).

Discussion posts are well  wri en and clearly ar culated  using standard English,  characterized by elements of  a strong wri ng style with  correct grammar,  punctua on, usage, and  spelling; APA Format with no  errors.

TOTAL POINTS (sum of 5 Criteria)  /100

Source: Rubric by Denise Kreiger, Instruc onal Design/Technology Services, SC&I, Rutgers, 3/2014

Updated: G. Diaz Sept. 2023

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