Categorical Data Analysis
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Lab 2 Rubric

Total: 21 points
Each row is scored from 0–3 points based on the criteria.

Lab Activity 3 points 2 points 1 point 0 points
Restate research question Clearly and concisely restates the research question using the provided format Restates question with minor clarity or format issues Restates question but with vague or incorrect structure Research question is missing or unclear
Make sure variables are coded correctly Uses class() or map() correctly for all 11 variables; accurately recodes variable types and sets reference levels Mostly correct use of functions; recoding has minor issues Incomplete or partially incorrect variable type checking or recoding Does not check or recode variable types
Consider potential confounders and effect modifiers Completes all entries with thoughtful classification and 1–2 sentence reasoning Completes most entries with reasonable reasoning Incomplete table or reasoning lacks clarity Table is missing or mostly incorrect
Create contingency tables for categorical predictors Correctly creates tables for all categorical predictors; identifies small cell counts Creates most tables; identifies some small cell counts Tables are incomplete or interpretation is unclear No contingency tables created
Bivariate exploratory data analysis Uses ggpairs() and clearly identifies predictors with visual trends Uses ggpairs() but interpretation is limited or unclear Attempts ggpairs() but contains errors or lacks insights No exploratory analysis completed
Fit simple logistic regression Correctly fits model with glm(); displays and interprets unadjusted odds ratio Model is mostly correct; interpretation is basic or slightly unclear Model or output has major issues; interpretation is missing or incorrect Model not attempted or entirely incorrect
Plot the predicted probability Accurately plots or tables predicted probabilities with clear labeling and formatting Produces plot/table with minor issues in clarity or accuracy Attempt made, but result is confusing or incorrect No plot or table presented