[SOLVED] Statistical Application Presentation
Week 6 Drop box Assignment: Statistical Application Presentation Submit Assignment Due Sunday by 11:59pm Points 100 Submitting a file upload Watch this video before starting this assignment! – Statistical Application Presentation: Getting Started Instructions: Students will choose to do a presentation concerning adults or children from the survey of data below: Summary Health Statistics for U.S. Adults: National Health Interview Survey, 2012 http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/data/series/sr_10/sr10_260.pdf (Links to an external site.) Summary Health Statistics for U.S. Children: National Health Interview Survey, 2012 http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/data/series/sr_10/sr10_258.pdf (Links to an external site.) Click on the report, read the report, and choose one health issue from the Selected Highlights section of the report to emphasize in your presentation. Then choose 3 pieces of data from the tables to display in 3 different types of graphs (e.g. You must display the data in 3 different types of graphs such as a line chart, a bar graph, and a pie chart) in your presentation. You should prepare a PowerPoint presentation that reviews important information from the source as described below. You should include an additional source to support the introduction and conclusion of your presentation. Narration of Presentation Students must include voice over narration or a written script for each slide in the presentation. The narration should be audio recorded through PowerPoint and the narration should expand the information that is on each slide. Students should not read from their slides for the narration. If preparing a written script, students should type the script into the slide notes section of the PowerPoint presentation. Scripts should be written as if you would read the narration to a live audience. Include the following in your presentation: Introduction to the health issue (Example: Introduce the issue of Pain for adults–you should use additional source here) Description of the Methods (Example: Discuss the survey that was used in the report) Participants, Materials, Procedures (if applicable) (what was studied) Data Limitations Discuss the major findings of the report for your health issue(Example: I might emphasize how pain differs among sex, age, and educational levels–this is found in the tables of the report). Choose 3 pieces of data from the health issue that is of interest to you. Develop at least 3 different types of graphs or charts to portray these results such as a line chart, bar graph, and pie chart. Complete the presentation with a conclusion that discusses the importance of this data (Use an additional source to help with this section) The presentation is due Week 6 and will be submitted as an assignment In addition, students will post their presentation to the Unit 7 Discussion Board and presentations will be reviewed and commented on during the unit 7 week (Please refer to the Unit 7 Discussion for additional information) Rubric Statistical Application Presentation Grading Rubric (1) Statistical Application Presentation Grading Rubric (1) Criteria Ratings Pts This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Introduction: This section is a review of the health issuewhat it is and why it is important. The review should be clear, and well organized. Additional sources may be used for this section. These sources must be from reputable organizations supporting the health issue and reflecting current knowledge (less than 5 years old). All information must be paraphrased or properly quoted on the slides; however, only minimal quotes should be included. Proper APA in-text citation or referencing must be included on the slides. 15.0 pts There is a thorough review of the health issue. The sources are current and relevant and the student integrated the important points of the sources with the overall point of the presentation. Referencing and in-text citation is correct. 11.0 pts The review of the health issue is fairly comprehensive and organized but the use of source information could be improved and/or referencing or in-text citation contains errors. 9.5 pts A review of the health issue is included, but is limited. The review does not include a clear description of the health issue and/or material has been copied or quoted heavily from the original source and/or proper referencing or citation has not been included and/or the sources are not appropriate or reputable or current sources. 0.0 pts Section not included and/or section does not contain the information appropriate for this section and/or contains substantial errors. 15.0 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Method: This section indicates who the participants in the survey were, how they were surveyed, important estimation procedures, and any limitations to the data. 15.0 pts The design and methods are thorough. The student has described the participants, materials and procedures very well. 11.0 pts The design and methods are fairly thorough; however, some important considerations regarding the participants, materials and/or procedures have been omitted. 9.5 pts The design and methods are not described well or adequately considered. The sections are too vague and abstract. Careful thought has not been given to the participant characteristics, materials and/or procedures for the study. 0.0 pts Section not included and/or section does not contain the information appropriate for this section and/or contains substantial errors. 15.0 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Graphs and Charts: This section should portray the data for the 3 conditions related to the health issue in graphs and charts. Students must use at least 3 different types of charts or graphs (e.g. line chart, bar graph, and pie chart) in this project. 15.0 pts Graphs and charts are correct, thorough and appropriately displays the data. 11.0 pts Graphs and charts are correct; however, important components have been omitted. 9.5 pts Graphs and charts are incorrect. 0.0 pts Graphs and charts are not included and/or contain substantial errors. 15.0 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Conclusion: This section discusses the importance of the data and relates the data to information in the introduction. It also highlights the importance of the data to the current state of the health issue in the United States. 15.0 pts The conclusion relates material to the introduction and it explains the importance of the data to the current issue in the United States very well. 11.0 pts The conclusion relates material to the introduction minimally and/or it minimally explains the importance of the data. 9.5 pts The conclusion section does not explain the importance of the data and/or it does not relate the data to the introduction and/or it does not discuss the importance of the findings to the current issue in the United States. 0.0 pts Section not included and/or section does not contain the information appropriate for this section and/or contains substantial errors. 15.0 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome References: This section references all sources used in the presentation using correct APA style. 15.0 pts This section uses APA style and includes only sources used in the presentation. 11.0 pts This section includes an incomplete list of sources and it does not follow APA style. 9.5 pts This section contains sources that are not included in the presentation. 0.0 pts This section is not included and/or contains substantial errors in APA style and/or does not follow APA style. 15.0 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Writing Style & Organization of Slides This includes grammar, clarity of writing, use of language (i.e. students should write in a professional voice), general errors including typographical errors. 10.0 pts The presentation is focused throughout. There is a good organizational structure. There are no or extremely few mechanical and grammatical errors. Slide information is well organized. 8.0 pts Generally, the presentation is focused and ideas are clear and well organized. There are very few mechanical and grammatical errors and they do not detract from the authors ideas. Amount of information on the slide is adequately presented and organized. 7.0 pts There are some problems with writing style, organization, and clarity. Problems with grammar and mechanics are evident throughout and/or there is too much information on the slides or the information is not well organized. 0.0 pts There are substantial errors in the paper. 10.0 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Narration: This includes the narration of each slide either through audio narration or written notes on the slides. 15.0 pts Narration of the slides is effective, thorough, and clear. 11.0 pts Narration adds to the information of the slides and further explains the slides somewhat. 9.5 pts Narration is unclear and insufficient. 0.0 pts No narration included. 15.0 pts Total Points: 100.0 Previous Next
