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Criterion 5 / 20
25%

Analysis of Results and Conclusions

Análisis de Resultados y Conclusiones

We evaluate whether data was analyzed rigorously, results are logically interpreted, and conclusions are supported by evidence rather than personal opinion.

Scoring Breakdown

5
Excellent
  • Data analyzed using appropriate tools (statistics, comparisons, graphs)
  • Results clearly presented with tables or charts
  • Interpretation connects results to hypothesis
  • Conclusions are supported by data
  • Discusses limitations honestly
4
Good
  • Data is analyzed and presented
  • Conclusions largely supported by results
  • Some visual aids used
  • Minor gaps in interpretation
3
Acceptable
  • Basic analysis present
  • Conclusions exist but partially justified
  • Limited use of charts or tables
  • Hypothesis result not clearly addressed
2
Insufficient
  • Minimal analysis
  • Conclusions not derived from data
  • Results merely listed without interpretation
  • Hypothesis ignored in conclusions
1
Poor
  • No analysis performed
  • Conclusions are opinions
  • No results presented
  • Data collection not evident

Common Mistakes

  • ✘Writing "I think this is correct because…" instead of "The data shows…"
  • ✘Presenting raw data without analysis
  • ✘Conclusions that don't address the hypothesis
  • ✘Not discussing why results may differ from expectations

Evaluator Focus

  • Data-to-conclusion traceability
  • Hypothesis resolution
  • Use of visual aids
  • Acknowledgment of limitations

How to Get 5 Points

  • ✔Does every conclusion trace back to specific data?
  • ✔Did you confirm or deny your hypothesis based on results?
  • ✔Did you use charts, graphs, or statistical tools?
  • ✔Did you discuss limitations and possible improvements?

Universal Scoring Scale

1
Poor
2
Insufficient
3
Acceptable
4
Good
5
Excellent
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