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AP Psych: Social Psych Research Experiment 
AP Psych: Social Psych Research Experiment
Student will research and design an unique Social Psychology Experiment following the APA design.
Rubric Code: QX378C8
By marymarybeth
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Subject: Psychology  
Type: Project  
Grade Levels: Undergraduate

Powered by iRubric Research Experiment & Presentation
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Research Methodology
30 pts

Poor

Experiment is not a true experiment ; absence of theory or hypothesis as basis for research.
Fair

Student is able to correctly identify if research is experiment or quasi-experimental design, but is unable to explain their reasoning; theory and/or hypothesis briefly explained.
Good

Student shows use of resources in explaining reasoning behind experimental design and is able to adequately describe the experimental process; clear explanation of experiment's theory and hypothesis.
Excellent

Student shows logical, thorough understanding of experimental methodology and is able to explain it in an easy to understand manner; hypothesis and experiment based upon psychological topic and/or prior tested theory.
Data Collection & Analysis
30 pts

Poor

No explanation of data collection method; absense of research results.
Fair

Unclear approach to data collection; possible bias identified in research results; presumably high "margin of error" in analysis.
Good

Cursory understanding of observation and/or survey method; unbiased evaluation of research results; low "margin of error" probable.
Excellent

Well-informed use of observation and/or survey to collect data; unbiased evaluation of research results; potential "margin of error" accounted for.
Summary of Findings
20 pts

Poor

Unreasonable correlations made between data sets; leap of logic to causation, errors of fact or judgment.
Fair

One considerable (and potentially plausible) correlation provided; summary includes leap of logic to causation and/or errors of fact.
Good

One or more plausible correlation between data sets explained; no assuptions regarding causation.
Excellent

Several plausible correlations between data sets clearly explained; assumptions regarding causation avoided;
Vocab
10 pts

Poor

No academic sources used and/or cited.
Fair

Less than three academic sources used to support research topic and data; substitution of academic sources with basic web research.
Good

Three academic sources used to validate research topic and data.
Excellent

Informative use of three academic sources to substantiate the theory, hypothesis and/or research findings.
Spelling, Style & Grammar
10 pts

Poor

Multiple spelling and/or punctuation errors; poor grammar and sentence structure; lack of flow/outline of content;
Fair

Some spelling and/or punctuation errors; fair grammar and sentence structure; unclear flow/outline of content;
Good

Minor spelling and/or punctuation errors; good grammar and sentence structure; clear flow/outline of content;
Excellent

0-2 spelling and/or punctuation errors; excellent grammar and sentence structure; strong flow/outline of content;




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