Mark

Recording Raw Data

Processing Data

6 - 7

Includes sufficient relevant quantitative and qualitative data to support detailed, valid conclusion

Appropriate, sufficient processing accurately carried out to enable conclusion to RQ consistent with data.

Processed data correctly interpreted

4 - 5

Includes incomplete relevant quantitative and qualitative data to support partially valid or simple conclusion

Appropriate, sufficient processing carried out allowing a broadly valid conclusion, but with significant inaccuracies and inconsistencies

Processed data interpreted to allow broadly valid or incomplete conclusion

2 - 3

Includes insufficient raw data to support valid conclusion

Basic processing too inaccurate, insufficient to give a valid conclusion

Processed data incorrectly or insufficiently interpreted so the conclusion is invalid or incomplete

Mark

Concluding

Evaluating Methodology

Improving the Investigation

6 - 7

Conclusion described, justified, relevant to research question and fully supported by data

Limitations of data and sources of error discussed, shows clear understanding of methodological issues in establishing conclusion

Discusses realistic, relevant suggestions for improvement and extension of investigation

4 - 5

Conclusion described, relevant to research question and supported by data

Limitations of data and sources of error discussed, shows some understanding of methodological issues in establishing conclusion

Describes some realistic, relevant suggestions for improvement and extension of investigation

2 - 3

Conclusion outlined, not relevant to RQ or is not supported by data

Limitations of data and sources of error outline, only practical procedural issues stated

Outlines few realistic, relevant suggestions for improvement and extension of investigation