Assignment 2.2 Collecting and Assessing Data Total: 12 marks Work on this assignment only after you have received and responded to the feedback from your tutor/marker and received a “complete” designation for Assignment 2.1: Project Proposal. This is a hand-in assignment. Assignments 2.2, 2.3, and 2.4 should be submitted together, so hand in all three as a package when they are complete. However, you may ask for and receive feedback and advice from your tutor/marker as you are working on each individual assignment. When you have completed Assignments 2.2, 2.3, and 2.4, attach the appropriate cover sheet (Module 2, Cover Sheet 2) to your work and submit them for marking. Remember to include the rubrics for Assignments 2.2, 2.3, and 2.4, which are included with the cover sheet, found at the end of the course Introduction. Collecting and assessing the data. (12 marks) (Note: You may have both, but only one type of data is required—either primary or secondary.) Primary data 1. State your focus question, and explain the collection method used. 2. Identify the population and describe the process used for selecting a random, representative sample. 3. Outline the test, experiment, or survey method used. 4. Assess the accuracy, reliability, and relevance of the data. Identify the point of view and/or biases in the test or collection method and explain how that affects the data. Identify data or information from other sources that supports or contradicts your data. Be sure to refer to the information in Lesson 2 regarding data assessment. 5. Include a copy of all raw data or information generated or collected and all pertinent bibliographic information. Module 2: Mathematic s Research Projec t 23 Assignment 2.2: Collecting and Assessing Data (continued) Secondary data 1. State your focus question, and identify the sources of your data. 2. Explain the collection methods used by the authors. Identify the population and the sample. 3. Assess the accuracy, reliability, and relevance of the data. Identify the point of view and/or biases in the test or collection method and explain how that affects the data. Identify data or information from other sources that supports or contradicts your data. Be sure to refer to the information in Lesson 2 regarding data assessment. 4. Include a copy of all raw data or information used and all pertinent bibliographic information. The following rubric will be used when marking the assignment. Your tutor/marker will use the rubric included with the module cover sheet to provide feedback. Rubric for Assignment 2.2 Category Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Data and information Inadequate or irrelevant data and information are provided Data and information provided are incomplete Complete data and information are provided, including data/information from other sources that contradicts or supports viewpoint Data collection (primary or secondary) Poor data collection methods are used, with inappropriate population or sample, or inadequate description Data collection methods are not clearly outlined or explained; population and sample are not clearly explained Collection methods are clearly outlined; population and random, representative sample are identified and used Sources are not identified Bibliographic information is incomplete All sources are clearly identified with complete bibliographic information Information and data are not assessed for bias, point of view, accuracy, reliability, and relevance Assessment of information and data is incomplete Assessment of the data and information is clearly communicated and includes explanation of bias, point of view, accuracy, reliability, and relevance Assessment 24 Grade 12 Applied Mathematics Assignment 2.3 Interpreting Data Total: 15 marks Work on this assignment only after you have received and responded to the feedback from your tutor/marker and received a “complete” designation for Assignment 2.1: Project Proposal. This is a hand-in assignment. Assignments 2.2, 2.3, and 2.4 should be submitted together, so hand in all three as a package when they are complete. However, you may ask for and receive feedback and advice from your tutor/marker as you are working on each individual assignment. When you have completed Assignments 2.2, 2.3, and 2.4, attach the appropriate cover sheet (Module 2, Cover Sheet 2) to your work and submit them for marking. Remember to include the rubrics for Assignments 2.2, 2.3, and 2.4, which are included with the cover sheet, found at the end of the course Introduction. Analyzing and interpreting the data using mathematical methods. (15 marks) 1. Represent your data/information in a way that clearly communicates the results of your research. 2. Analyze the data or information you collected or found using appropriate mathematical reasoning, statistical methods, or regression analysis. 3. Interpret the results of your analysis of the data. Use this to answer the initial research question. Justify your conclusions based on the research and analysis. The following rubric will be used when marking the assignment. Your tutor/marker will use the rubric included with the module cover sheet to provide feedback. Module 2: Mathematic s Research Projec t 27 Assignment 2.3: Interpreting Data (continued) Rubric for Assignment 2.3 Category Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Represent data Representation of data and information is inappropriate or incomplete Data and information are not clearly represented, or may have errors or omissions Use of graphs, charts, or equations to appropriately represent data collected is effective and complete Analysis Analysis applied to data is inappropriate or irrelevant Analysis of data and information is incomplete, with limited mathematical or statistical analysis shown Complete analysis and meaningful application of mathematical, statistical, or regression analysis to model data are included Interpretation Incorrectly applied analysis leads to incorrect interpretations Interpretations are based on weak analysis; analysis may not always be supported by data Mathematical reasoning or calculations are applied to make sense of analysis, showing a thorough understanding of the issue 28 Grade 12 Applied Mathematics Assignment 2.4 Presentation Total: 9 marks Work on this assignment only after you have received and responded to the feedback from your tutor/marker and received a “complete” designation for Assignment 2.1: Project Proposal. This is a hand-in assignment. Assignments 2.2, 2.3, and 2.4 should be submitted together, so hand in all three as a package when they are complete. However, you may ask for and receive feedback and advice from your tutor/marker as you are working on each individual assignment.