Misleading Incomplete and Incorrect Statistical Data in Mainstream Media
Order ID: 89JHGSJE83839 Style: APA/MLA/Harvard/Chicago Pages: 5-10 Instructions:
This discussion spans both weeks of the module. Your initial discussion post is due Week 5: Sunday by 11:59 pm ET. At least two responses to peers are due Week 6: Sunday by 11:59 pm ET.
As you know, the statistics presented to us in mainstream media are often misleading, incomplete, or used incorrectly. Find a current event or news article where you believe statistics were used improperly.DISCUSSION INSTRUCTIONS
Briefly describe the type of data which were used in the article and what they were trying to convey.
Why do you believe they were used incorrectly?
Provide a way in which the data could have been used in a proper fashion and explain why.
In your responses to peers, suggest additional ways in which the data could have been used or displayed differently, or additional data could have been included to support the point the author was trying to make.
RUBRIC
Excellent Quality
95-100%
Introduction 45-41 points
The background and significance of the problem and a clear statement of the research purpose is provided. The search history is mentioned.
Literature Support
91-84 points
The background and significance of the problem and a clear statement of the research purpose is provided. The search history is mentioned.
Methodology
58-53 points
Content is well-organized with headings for each slide and bulleted lists to group related material as needed. Use of font, color, graphics, effects, etc. to enhance readability and presentation content is excellent. Length requirements of 10 slides/pages or less is met.
Average Score
50-85%
40-38 points
More depth/detail for the background and significance is needed, or the research detail is not clear. No search history information is provided.
83-76 points
Review of relevant theoretical literature is evident, but there is little integration of studies into concepts related to problem. Review is partially focused and organized. Supporting and opposing research are included. Summary of information presented is included. Conclusion may not contain a biblical integration.
52-49 points
Content is somewhat organized, but no structure is apparent. The use of font, color, graphics, effects, etc. is occasionally detracting to the presentation content. Length requirements may not be met.
Poor Quality
0-45%
37-1 points
The background and/or significance are missing. No search history information is provided.
75-1 points
Review of relevant theoretical literature is evident, but there is no integration of studies into concepts related to problem. Review is partially focused and organized. Supporting and opposing research are not included in the summary of information presented. Conclusion does not contain a biblical integration.
48-1 points
There is no clear or logical organizational structure. No logical sequence is apparent. The use of font, color, graphics, effects etc. is often detracting to the presentation content. Length requirements may not be met
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Misleading Incomplete and Incorrect Statistical Data in Mainstream Media