Correlation is the process of establishing a relationship between two or more factors. Correlation is an important concept that can be misused. One misuse is
Correlation is the process of establishing a relationship between two or more factors. Correlation is an important concept that can be misused. One misuse is saying that factor A is caused by factor B just because correlation is found. Cause cannot be implied simply from correlation. Find two examples in scholarly articles within the last 10 years that use correlation analysis. One of the articles must use correlation to imply causation correctly and one article should not have justification to imply cause.
– Summarize both articles in at least 500 words.
– Explain why cause was appropriate in one article and not in the other.
– What would be needed for the second article to justify a statement of cause?
While APA style is not required for the body of this assignment, solid academic writing is expected, and documentation of sources should be presented using APA formatting guidelines, which can be found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.
This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric (attached) prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.
Correlation and Causation – Rubric
Article Summaries 45 points
Criteria Description
5. Target 45 points
Summary of two articles is comprehensive and has at least 500 words.
4. Acceptable 38.25 points
Summary of both articles is thorough and is at least 500 words.
3. Approaching 33.75 points
Summary of both articles is included but lacks relevant supporting details.
2. Insufficient 29.25 points
Summary of only one article is included or the articles are incomplete or incorrect.
1. Unsatisfactory 0 points
Article summaries are not included.
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Explanation of Cause 45 points
Criteria Description
5. Target 45 points
Explanation of why cause was appropriate in one article and not in the other is
thorough and includes substantial supporting details.
4. Acceptable 38.25 points
Explanation of why cause was appropriate in one article and not in the other is
complete and provides relevant supporting detail.
3. Approaching 33.75 points
Explanation of why cause was appropriate in one article and not in the other is
included but lacks relevant supporting detail.
2. Insufficient 29.25 points
Explanation of why cause was appropriate in one article and not in the other is
incomplete or incorrect.
1. Unsatisfactory 0 points
Explanation of why cause was appropriate in one article and not in the other is not
included.
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Statement of Cause 45 points
Criteria Description
5. Target 45 points
Explanation of what is needed for the second article to justify the statement of
cause is thorough and includes substantial supporting details.
4. Acceptable 38.25 points
Explanation of what is needed for the second article to justify the statement of
cause is complete and provides relevant supporting details.
3. Approaching 33.75 points
Explanation of what is needed for the second article to justify the statement of
cause is included but lacks relevant supporting detail.
2. Insufficient 29.25 points
Explanation of what is needed for the second article to justify the statement of
cause is incomplete or incorrect.
1. Unsatisfactory 0 points
Explanation of what is needed for the second article to justify the statement of
cause is not included.
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Mechanics of Writing 9 points
Criteria Description
Includes spelling, capitalization, punctuation, grammar, language use, sentence
structure, etc.
5. Target 9 points
No mechanical errors are present. Appropriate language choice and sentence
structure are used throughout.
4. Acceptable 7.65 points
Few mechanical errors are present. Suitable language choice and sentence
structure are used.
3. Approaching 6.75 points
Occasional mechanical errors are present. Language choice is generally
appropriate. Varied sentence structure is attempted.
2. Insufficient 5.85 points
Frequent and repetitive mechanical errors are present. Inconsistencies in language
choice or sentence structure are recurrent.
1. Unsatisfactory 0 points
Errors in grammar or syntax are pervasive and impede meaning. Incorrect language
choice or sentence structure errors are found throughout.
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Format/Documentation 6 points
Criteria Description
Uses appropriate style, such as APA, MLA, etc., for college, subject, and level;
documents sources using citations, footnotes, references, bibliography, etc.,
appropriate to assignment and discipline.
5. Target 6 points
No errors in formatting or documentation are present.
4. Acceptable 5.1 points
Appropriate format and documentation are used with only minor errors.
3. Approaching 4.5 points
Appropriate format and documentation are used, although there are some obvious
errors.
2. Insufficient 3.9 points
Appropriate format is attempted, but some elements are missing. Frequent errors
in documentation of sources are evident.
1. Unsatisfactory 0 points
Appropriate format is not used. No documentation of sources is provided.
Total 150 points
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