Week 2: Graphing and Describing Data in Everyday Life

Consider two different data sets and then for each data set, propose your idea of what graph would best represent the key information. For each, be sure to include the type of graph along with what would be shown on each axis. The key data in the first data set is a list of all the injuries that a clinic saw in a month. The other data set has key data on the number of minutes that each patient spent in the waiting room of a doctor’s office. You can make assumptions about other information or variables that are included in each data set.

Criteria	Outstanding or higher level of performance	Very good or high level of performance	Competent or satisfactory level of performance	Poor or failing or unsatisfactory level of performance
Initial Post Content	Addresses all aspects of the initial discussion question(s), applying experiences, knowledge, and understanding regarding all weeklyconcepts.	Addresses most aspects of the initial discussion question(s), applying experiences, knowledge, and understanding of most of the weeklyconcepts	Addresses some aspects of the initial discussion question(s), applying experiences, knowledge, and understanding of some of the weeklyconcepts.	Minimally addresses the initial discussion question(s) or does not address the initial question(s).
Initial Post Evidence & Sources	Integrates evidence to support discussion from assigned readings** ORonline lessons, AND at least one outside scholarly source.*** Sources are credited.*	Integrates evidence to support discussion from assigned readings** ORonline lessons. Sources are credited.*	Integrates evidence to support discussion only from an outside source with no mention of assigned reading** or lesson. Sources are credited.*	Does not integrate any evidence.
Follow-Up Post 1	Response furthers the dialogue by providing more information and clarification, thereby adding much depth to the discussion.	Response furthers the dialogue by adding somedepth to the discussion.	Response does not further the dialogue significantly; adds littledepth to the discussion.	Does not respond to another student or instructor.
Follow-Up Post 2	Response furthers the dialogue by providing more information and clarification, thereby adding much depth to the discussion.	Response furthers the dialogue by adding somedepth to the discussion.	Response does not further the dialogue significantly; adds littledepth to the discussion.	Does not respond to another student or instructor.
Professional Communication	Presents information using clear and concise language in an organized manner (minimal errors in English grammar, spelling, syntax, and punctuation).	Presents information in an organized manner (few errors in English grammar, spelling, syntax, and punctuation).	Presents information using understandable language but is somewhat disorganized (some errorsin English grammar, spelling, syntax, and punctuation).	Presents information that is not clear, logical, professional or organized to the point that the reader has difficulty understanding the message (numerous errors in English grammar, spelling, syntax, and/or punctuation).
Timeliness of Responses	Student posts an answer to the initial discussion question(s) by Wednesday, 11:59 p.m. M.T.		Student does not post an answer to the initial discussion question(s) by Wednesday, 11:59 p.m. M.T.
Frequency of Responses	Posts in the discussion on two different days.		Posts fewer than two different days OR does not participate at all.