MSc Marking Criteria - Statistical Report

Distinction

1. The methodological approach is exceptionally welljustified in the context of the dataset

2. The analytical model is optimally specified, with each decision clearly articulated

3. Strong evaluation of the model in relation to key assumptions and/or appropriate evaluation metrics

4. Model results are communicated clearly and interpreted accurately

5. Strong evidence of critical reflection

Excellent Distinction

100

Assignment reaches an exceptional level of achievement that significantly exceeds the standards described by the above statements

Good Distinction

90

Assignment exceeds the standards described by the above statements

Solid Distinction

80

Assignment is well described by the above statements

Low Distinction

75

Assignment mostly meets the standards described by the above statements

Merit

1. The methodological approach is explained well in the context of the dataset

2. The analytical model is generally well-specified

3. Appropriate assumptions and/or evaluation metrics are considered

4. Model results are described clearly, but with some minor errors in reporting or interpretation

5. Good evidence of critical reflection

Good Merit

68

Assignment exceeds the standards described by the above statements but does not meet the standards for a Distinction

Solid Merit

65

Assignment is well described by the above statements

Low Merit

62

Assignment mostly meets the standards described by the above statements

Pass

1. The methodological approach is superficially described in the context of the dataset

2. The analytical model is generally appropriate, but contains one or more errors in core components

3. Partial consideration of model assumptions or evaluation metrics

4. Model results are reported, but with errors in interpretation

5. Limited evidence of critical reflection

Good Pass

58

Assignment exceeds the standards described by the above statements but does not meet the standards for a Merit

Solid Pass

55

Assignment is well described by the above statements

Low Pass

52

Assignment mostly meets the standards described by the above statements

Marginal Fail

1. The description of the methodological approach is illogical or incoherent in places

2. There are significant errors in the analytical model

3. No consideration of model assumptions or evaluation metrics

4. Significant errors in reporting and interpreting the results

5. Weak or lacking evidence of critical reflection

48

Assignment exceeds the standards described by the above statements but does not meet the standards for a Pass

45

Assignment is well described by the above statements

42

Assignment falls below the standards described by the above statements

Fail

1. Minimally coherent or absent description of a relevant methodological approach

2. Appropriate analyses are not implemented

3. Results and conclusions are not supported by the data

4. Discussion is almost entirely irrelevant to the topic

High Fail

38

Assignment exceeds the standards described by the above statements but does not meet the standards for a Pass

Low Fail

32

Assignment is well described by the above statements

Outright Fail

10

Assignment falls below the standards described by the above statements

Zero marks

0

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