6-3 Discussion

https://slate.com/culture/2015/01/new-england-fumbles-the-patriots-incredible-ball-security-is-not-impossible-but-its-also-not-meaningless.html

We know that many types of data fall into a normal distribution, with most of the observations falling toward the middle. However, sometimes there are outliers, or data points that are very different (i.e., larger or smaller) from the others in the sample. An example from psychology would be Mensa, which requires 98th percentile on a valid, normed test of intelligence for admission. Mensa members are therefore outliers, although some are more so than others. Review the Slate article on the New England Patriots from the module resources,

Another Data Point

. (https://slate.com/culture/2015/01/new-england-fumbles-the-patriots-incredible-ball-security-is-not-impossible-but-its-also-not-meaningless.html)

 for an example of an outlier in the real world. Choose an example of an outlier in the real world and discuss its effect. 

Graduate Discussion

Rubric

Overview

Your active participation in the discussions is essential to your overall success this term. Discussion questions will help you make meaningful connections
between the course content and the larger concepts of the course. These discussions give you a chance to express your own thoughts, ask questions, and gain
insight from your peers and instructor.

Directions

For each discussion, you must create one initial post and follow up with at least two response posts.

For your initial post, do the following:

 Write a post of 1 to 2 paragraphs.

 In Module One, complete your initial post by Thursday at 11:59 p.m. Eastern.

 In Modules Two through Ten, complete your initial post by Thursday at 11:59 p.m. of your local time zone.

 Consider content from other parts of the course where appropriate. Use proper citation methods for your discipline when referencing scholarly or
popular sources.

For your response posts, do the following:

 Reply to at least two classmates outside of your own initial post thread.

 In Module One, complete your two response posts by Sunday at 11:59 p.m. Eastern.

 In Modules Two through Ten, complete your two response posts by Sunday at 11:59 p.m. of your local time zone.

 Demonstrate more depth and thought than saying things like “I agree” or “You are wrong.” Guidance is provided for you in the discussion prompt.

Rubric

Critical Elements Exemplary Proficient Needs Improvement Not Evident Value

Comprehension Develops an initial post with an
organized, clear point of view or
idea using rich and significant
detail (100%)

Develops an initial post with a
point of view or idea using
appropriate detail (90%)

Develops an initial post with a
point of view or idea but with
some gaps in organization and
detail (70%)

Does not develop an initial post
with an organized point of view
or idea (0%)

20

Timeliness N/A Submits initial post on time
(100%)

Submits initial post one day late
(70%)

Submits initial post two or more
days late (0%)

10

Engagement Provides relevant and
meaningful response posts with
clarifying explanation and detail
(100%)

Provides relevant response
posts with some explanation
and detail (90%)

Provides somewhat relevant
response posts with some
explanation and detail (70%)

Provides response posts that are
generic with little explanation or
detail (0%)

20

Critical Elements Exemplary Proficient Needs Improvement Not Evident Value

Critical Thinking Draws insightful conclusions
that are thoroughly defended
with evidence and examples
(100%)

Draws informed conclusions
that are justified with evidence
(90%)

Draws logical conclusions (70%) Does not draw logical
conclusions (0%)

30

Writing (Mechanics) Initial post and responses are
easily understood, clear, and
concise using proper citation
methods where applicable with
no errors in citations (100%)

Initial post and responses are
easily understood using proper
citation methods where
applicable with few errors in
citations (90%)

Initial post and responses are
understandable using proper
citation methods where
applicable with a number of
errors in citations (70%)

Initial post and responses are
not understandable and do not
use proper citation methods
where applicable (0%)

20

Total 100%