You will review both quantitative and qualitative research.  The topic is up to you as long as you choose a peer-reviewed, academic research piece.  I suggest choosing a topic that is at least in the same family as your expected dissertation topic so that you can start viewing what is out there.  Please use APA formatting and include the following information: Introduction/Background:  Provide context for the research article.  What led the author(s) to write the piece? What key concepts were explored? Were there weaknesses in prior research that led the author to the current hypothesis or research question? Methodology:  Describe how the data was gathered and analyzed.  What research questions or hypotheses were the researcher trying to explore? What statistical analysis was used? Study Findings and Results:  What were the major findings from the study? Were there any limitations? Conclusions:  Evaluate the article in terms of significance, research methods, readability and the implications of the results.  Does the piece lead into further study? Are there different methods you would have chosen based on what you read? What are the strengths and weaknesses of the article in terms of statistical analysis and application? (This is where a large part of the rubric is covered.) 

DQR 100 Mini-Project 4 RubricCriteriaRatingsPts This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome1. Completed tables and created graphs on Sheets 2 and 3 (DQR 100.3)DQR 100 Mini-Project 4 Rubric threshold: 18.63 pts20 ptsWith no mistakes or omissions20 ptsWith some mistakes or omissions18.63 ptsWith many mistakes or omissions16.13 ptsAttempted but mostly incorrect0 ptsDid not attempt20 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome2. Answered questions 1 – 4 on Sheet 4 (DQR 100.1 & DQR 100.2)DQR 100 Mini-Project 4 Rubric threshold: 18.63 pts30 ptsAll correct21.13 pts3 out of 4 correct18.63 pts2 out of 4 correct16.13 ptsAttempted but mostly incorrect0 ptsDid not attempt30 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome3. Answered questions 5 – 13 on Sheet 4 (DQR 100.1, & DQR 100.4)DQR 100 Mini-Project 4 Rubric threshold: 18.63 pts30 ptsAll correct21.13 pts3 out of 4 correct18.63 pts2 out of 4 correct16.13 ptsAttempted but mostly incorrect0 ptsDid not attempt30 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome4. Answered reflection questions 14 and 15 on Sheet 4DQR 100 Mini-Project 4 Rubric threshold: 18.63 pts20 ptsAnswered both with thoughtful answers20 ptsAnswered both with minimal effort18.63 ptsAttempted but too far off topic16.13 ptsAttempted but mostly incorrect0 ptsDid not attempt20 ptsTotal Points: 100

This is a graded discussion: 25 points possibleWeek 4 Discussion: GraphsRequired ResourcesRead/review the following resources for this activity:OpenStax Textbook ReadingsLesson in CanvasAssignments in KnewtonGraphing Linear EquationsSolving Systems of Linear Equations by GraphingSolving Systems of Linear Equations by SubstitutionSolving Systems of Linear Equations by EliminationInitial Post InstructionsBefore we begin graphing systems of equations, a good starting point is to review our knowledge of 2-D graphs. These graphs are known as 2-D because they have two axes. Find an online image of a graph to use as the foundation of your discussion. (This is easily accomplished by searching within Google Images.)Using your graph as the example:Select any two points on the graph and apply the slope formula, interpreting the result as a rate of change (units of measurement required); andUse rate of change (slope) to explain why your graph is linear (constant slope) or not linear (changing slopes).Embed the graph into the post by copying and pasting into the discussion. You must cite the source of the image. Also be sure to show the computations used to determine slope.Follow-Up Post InstructionsRespond to at least two peers in a substantive, content-specific way. Further the dialogue by providing more information and clarification.