Internal Assessment Check List
Report section
Introduction
Requirements
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Exploration
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Analysis
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Evaluation
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Works cited
Appendices
An explanation of the theory upon which your investigation is
based.
Definitions of any terminology relevant to your study.
An explanation of how your study is linked to the theory.
A statement of the aim of your investigation and why it is
worth studying.
An operationalized null and research hypothesis. Be sure to
include the statistical measure in your hypothesis.
Identify and explain the design of your study.
Identify and explain the sampling technique.
Describe the characteristics of your sample.
Explain the choice of participants.
Explain controls that were used.
Explain how materials were developed and why you made the
choices that you did.
Describe your procedure, including how ethical standards
were met.
Apply descriptive statistics.
Apply inferential statistics.
Include one graph which clearly reflects your results in light
of your hypothesis.
State the significance of your data with regard to your
hypothesis.
Explain your statistical findings with regard to the hypothesis.
Link the findings to the theory in your introduction.
Discuss the strengths and limitations of your design, sample,
and procedure/materials.
Suggest modifications for future replications to address the
limitations in your investigation.
End with a final statement of conclusion with regard to your
hypothesis.
An alphabetized list of the sources cited in your introduction.
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A blank copy of your letter of consent.
Briefing notes/standardized directions
Materials
Debriefing notes
Raw data
Calculations of inferential statistics
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