Criterion B Rubric

You were able to:

Level Research Hypothesis (ii) Variables (iii) Method (iiii)

Question (i)

1-2 select a research select a hypothesis state a variable design a method with
question (IV, DV, or CV) limited success

3-4 state a research state a hypothesis state the design a method that is
question but there independent safe and contains the
are too many variable equipment used
variables, or it is state the
missing variables. dependent
variable
state the control
variables
state how data
will be collected

5-6 state a research outline a testable outline the design a method that is
question. hypothesis using ‘if, independent complete and safe and
then, because’ variable contains the appropriate
outline the equipment (amounts and
dependent sizes) used
variable
outline how to
control the
control variables
state how
relevant data will
be collected

7-8 outline a research outline a outline how to design a method that is

question. hypothesis ‘if, then, manipulate the easy to follow, complete,
because’ and use independent safe and also contains
your scientific variable the appropriate
research to justify it outline how to equipment (amounts and
collect the sizes) used
dependent
variable
outline how to
control the
control variables
outline how
relevant
 sufficient data
will be collected

State Give a specific name, value or other brief answer without explanation or calculation.
Outline Give a brief account or summary.
Explain Give a detailed account including reasons and causes. (See also “Justify”.)
Describe Give a detailed account or picture of a situation, event, pattern or process.
Design Produce a plan, simulation or model.
Discuss Offer a considered and balanced review that includes a range of arguments, factors or hypotheses.
Opinions or conclusions should be presented clearly and supported by appropriate evidence.
Present Offer for display, observation, examination or consideration.
Summarize Abstract a general theme or major point(s).