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Biomedical Sciences Experimental Design Rubric Name: ‗‗‗‗‗‗‗‗‗‗‗‗‗‗‗‗‗‗‗‗‗‗‗ Project: ‗‗‗‗‗‗‗‗‗‗‗‗‗‗‗‗‗ Components PROBLEM OR QUESTION

HYPOTHESIS

EXPERIMENTAL DESIGN

COMPLETION OF EXPERIMENT

3 Points

Brief, clearly stated Brief, somewhat problem or question, clearly stated relevant to the task. problem or question, relevant to the task. Hypothesis is clearly Hypothesis is somewhat vague, stated in one unclear, or wordy, sentence and and is somewhat supported by previous knowledge based on previous or research. knowledge or research. Procedure is Procedure is specific, addresses somewhat specific, does not the question or completely problem , defines data collection and address the question or specifies an appropriate control. problem, defines data collection, and specifies the control.

Student successfully carries out the experimental design as written. Data is collected correctly.

OBSERVATIONS AND Observations are in ANALYSIS OF DATA depth and appropriate. Analysis is logical and clear.

CONCLUSION

2 Points

Conclusion is one sentence, clear, concise and relates back to the

Student carries out the experimental design somewhat successfully. Data is collected. Observations lack depth. Analysis is not clear or somewhat illogical. Conclusion is somewhat clear, wordy or does not relate strongly

1 Point

SCOR E

Poorly stated question or problem. May lack relevance.

Hypothesis is unclear and not based on previous knowledge or research.

Procedure is not specific, does not address the question or problem, or data collection and does not specify an appropriate control.

.Student does not follow the experimental design or does not complete the experiment. Observations are cursory. Analysis lacks logic and /or clarity.

Conclusion is not supported by the data and is unclear.

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Components

3 Points hypothesis. It is supported by the data.

SUMMARY

Brief, clearly written paragraph explaining the rationale for the conclusion.

2 Points back to the hypothesis. Data somewhat supports it. The rationale for the conclusion is explained needs stronger support.

1 Point

SCOR E

The rationale for the conclusion is not well explained and lacks support.

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