Aspects |
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Levels |
Defining the problem or research question |
Formulating hypothesis or prediction |
Selecting variables |
Complete |
Identifies a focused problem or research question. | Relates the hypothesis or prediction directly to the research question and explains it, quantitatively where appropriate. | States the relevant independent and control variable(s). |
Partial |
States the problem or research question but is unclear or incomplete. | States the hypothesis or prediction but does not explain it. | Selects some relevant variables. |
Not at all |
Does not state the problem or research question or repeats the general aim provided by the teacher. | Does not state hypothesis or prediction. | Does not select any relevant variables. |