Distinguished - Draws an appropriate and accurate scatterplot of the selected data set, and thoroughly displays the regression line and equation for the trend line and R2 value on the graph.

Proficient - Draws a scatterplot of the selected data set, and displays the regression line and equation for the trend line and R2 value on the graph. Minor details are missing, slightly inappropriate, or inaccurate.

Basic - Draws a partial scatterplot of the selected data set, and minimally displays the regression line and equation for the trend line and R2 value on the graph. Relevant details are missing, inappropriate, and/or inaccurate.

Below Expectations - Attempts to draw a scatterplot of the selected data set, and display the regression line and equation for the trend line and R2 value on the graph; however, significant details are missing, inappropriate, and inaccurate.

Non-Performance - The scatterplot of the selected data set, regression line and equation for the trend line and R2 value on the graph are either nonexistent or lack the components described in the assignment instructions.

Distinguished - Cites the correct URL and completes a thorough APA reference for the URL. 

Proficient - Cites the correct URL and completes an APA reference for the URL. Minor details are missing. 

Basic - Cites the correct URL and completes a minimal APA reference for the URL. Relevant details are missing. 

Below Expectations - Attempts to cite the correct URL and complete an APA reference for the URL; however significant details are missing. 

Non-Performance - The URL and  APA reference for the URL is either nonexistent or lacks the components in the assignment instructions.

Distinguished - Provides a clear and accurate table, with data, and the Excel spreadsheet of the graph, with the equation and R2 value.

Proficient - N/A

Basic - N/A

Below Expectations - N/A

Non-Performance - The table, with data, and the Excel spreadsheet of the graph, with the equation and R2 value are either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.

Distinguished - Thoroughly analyzes findings of the best and worst cities predicting the relationship between the groceries index and cost of living index.

Proficient - Analyzes findings of the best and worst cities predicting the relationship between the groceries index and cost of living index. The analysis is slightly underdeveloped.

Basic - Partially analyzes findings of the best and worst cities predicting the relationship between the groceries index and cost of living index. The analysis is underdeveloped.

Below Expectations - Attempts to analyze findings of the best and worst cities predicting the relationship between the groceries index and cost of living index; however, the analysis is significantly underdeveloped.

Non-Performance - The analysis of the findings of the best and worst cities predicting the relationship between the groceries index and cost of living index is either nonexistent or lack the components described in the instructions.

Distinguished - Comprehensively assesses the relationship between the groceries index and cost of living index in the cities studied.

Proficient - Assesses the relationship between the groceries index and cost of living index in the cities studied. Minor details are missing.

Basic - Minimally assesses the relationship between the groceries index and cost of living index in the cities studied. Relevant details are missing.

Below Expectations - Attempts to assess the relationship between the groceries index and cost of living index in the cities studied; however, significant details are missing.

Non-Performance - The assessment of the relationship between the groceries index and cost of living index in the cities studied is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.

Distinguished - Displays meticulous comprehension and organization of syntax and mechanics, such as spelling and grammar. Written work contains no errors and is very easy to understand.

Proficient - Displays comprehension and organization of syntax and mechanics, such as spelling and grammar. Written work contains only a few minor errors and is mostly easy to understand.

Basic - Displays basic comprehension of syntax and mechanics, such as spelling and grammar. Written work contains a few errors which may slightly distract the reader.

Below Expectations - Fails to display basic comprehension of syntax or mechanics, such as spelling and grammar. Written work contains major errors which distract the reader.

Non-Performance - The assignment is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the instructions.

Distinguished - Accurately uses APA formatting consistently throughout the paper, title page, and reference page.

Proficient - Exhibits APA formatting throughout the paper. However, layout contains a few minor errors. 

Basic - Exhibits limited knowledge of APA formatting throughout the paper. However, layout does not meet all APA requirements. 

Below Expectations - Fails to exhibit basic knowledge of APA formatting. There are frequent errors, making the layout difficult to distinguish as APA.

Non-Performance - The assignment is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the instructions.

Distinguished - The length of the paper is equivalent to the required number of correctly formatted pages. 

Proficient - The length of the paper is nearly equivalent to the required number of correctly formatted pages. 

Basic - The length of the paper is equivalent to at least three quarters of the required number of correctly formatted pages.

Below Expectations - The length of the paper is equivalent to at least one half of the required number of correctly formatted pages.   

Non-Performance - The assignment is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the instructions.

Distinguished - Uses more than the required number of scholarly sources, providing compelling evidence to support ideas. All sources on the reference page are used and cited correctly within the body of the assignment.

Proficient - Uses the required number of scholarly sources to support ideas. All sources on the reference page are used and cited correctly within the body of the assignment.

Basic - Uses less than the required number of sources to support ideas. Some sources may not be scholarly. Most sources on the reference page are used within the body of the assignment. Citations may not be formatted correctly.

Below Expectations - Uses an inadequate number of sources that provide little or no support for ideas. Sources used may not be scholarly. Most sources on the reference page are not used within the body of the assignment. Citations are not formatted correctly.

Non-Performance - The assignment is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the instructions.