Module 5: Descriptive and Inferential Statistics: What are They?
As a DNP, it is important to know the type of statistics utilized in the study under investigation. Prepare a question-guided essay with the following questions:
1. What is the difference between descriptive and inferential statistics?
2. What is the purpose of a descriptive analysis of the study population?
3. How do you compare descriptive and inferential statistics? Include a Venn Diagram in your essay where an explanation of the differences and similarities between descriptive and inferential statistics is shown.
Use an Essay Format
You must present your writing double-spaced, in a Times New Roman, Arial or Courier New font, with a font size of 12.
Pay attention to grammar rules (spelling and syntax).
Your work must be original and must not contain material copied from books or the internet.
When citing the work of other authors, include citations and references using APA style to respect their intellectual property and avoid plagiarism.
Remember that your writing must have a header or a cover page that includes the name of the institution, the program, the course code, the title of the activity, your name and student number, and the assignment’s due date.
Contribute a minimum of 5 pages. It should include at least 2 academic sources, formatted and cited in APA.
Be sure to review the academic expectations for your submission.
fficial Essay Rubric
– Official Essay Rubric |
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Criteria |
Ratings |
Pts |
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeContent Mastery of the Information |
30 to >27.0 ptsExcellentThe essay content properly aligns 27 to >24.0 ptsGoodThe essay content aligns with the 24 to >21.0 ptsFairThe essay content aligns with the 21 to >18.0 ptsPoorThe essay content does not align 18 to >0 ptsUnacceptableThe assignment did not reflect the |
30 pts |
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeOrganization Structure of the Essay |
20 to >18.0 ptsExcellentThe essay has a clear format, an 18 to >16.0 ptsGoodThe essay has a clear format, an 16 to >14.0 ptsFairThe essay structure is problematic, 14 to >12.0 ptsPoorThe essay does not appear to have 12 to >0 ptsUnacceptableThe assignment did not reflect the |
20 pts |
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeCritical Thinking Development of Ideas |
15 to >14.0 ptsExcellentDetails are considered, and a point 14 to >12.0 ptsGood (12 -11 pts)Details are 12 to >11.0 ptsFairDetails are considered, and a point 11 to >9.0 ptsPoorDetails are not considered, and a 9 to >0 ptsUnacceptableThe assignment did not reflect the |
15 pts |
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeInformation Literacy Quality of Resources |
15 to >14.0 ptsExcellentSupporting information is pertinent 14 to >12.0 ptsGoodSupporting information is pertinent 12 to >11.0 ptsFairSupporting information is pertinent 11 to >9.0 ptsPoorThe following criteria would apply, 9 to >0 ptsUnacceptableResources did not reflect the |
15 pts |
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeWriting Mechanics and Grammar |
10 to >9.0 ptsExcellentExcellence in grammar, spelling, and 9 to >8.0 ptsGoodMinimal (1 – 3) typographical, 8 to >7.0 ptsFairMultiple (4 -7) typographical, 7 to >5.0 ptsPoorSevere (8 – 10) typographical, 5 to >0 ptsUnacceptableUnacceptable (11 or more) |
10 pts |
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeFormatting and APA Guidelines |
10 to >9.0 ptsExcellentThe essay reflects excellent 9 to >8.0 ptsGoodThe essay offers correct formatting 8 to >6.0 ptsFairThe essay offers correct formatting, 6 to >5.0 ptsPoorThe essay offers severe incorrect 5 to >0 ptsUnacceptableAPA style not used and/or the |
10 pts |
Total Points: 100