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Assessment of Group Research Project

Content -- Each category is worth up to five points for a maximum of 80 points. Enter a number of points between 1 and 5 on each line below.

___Is the topic interesting and creative?
___Is the hypothesis reasonably grounded in a theory that relates to something we studied?
___Is the hypothesis clear and in the proper form?
___Do you clearly name and describe your research design?
___Are the variables appropriate and clearly operationalized?
___Is the method of sample selection described clearly, and is the assignment appropriate?
___Do you take steps to minimize potential ethical concerns?
___Is the procedure described clearly, and is it an appropriate test of the hypothesis?
___Do you control for potential confounds?
___Do you use the proper statistics correctly to analyze your data?
___Are the results presented clearly and accurately?
___Do you make clear to whom the results can be generalized?
___Do you recognize and explain the limitations of your design and findings?
___Do you discuss multiple, potential explanations for your findings?
___Do you identify interesting, logical ways to extend your research?
___Do you draw appropriate conclusions given your data?

Presentation -- Each category is worth up to five points for a maximum of 20 points. Enter a number of points between 1 and 5 on each line below.

___Does the whole group participate?
___Is the presentation clear and well rehearsed?
___Are the visuals attractive, appropriate, and easy to understand?
___Is the group able to answer the class' questions?

Total (Out of 100) = ________
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