| Data import and data cleaning – 5 pts |
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| Data is imported appropriately |
1 |
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| Missing values are dealt with appropriately and intentionally |
1 |
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| Categorical variables are recoded as factors |
1 |
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| The initial and final number of observations in the analysis reported and are those that were removed accounted for. |
1 |
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| Data preparation and cleaning procedures are clearly described so that the study could be replicated by another researcher. |
1 |
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| Modeling – 20 pts |
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| Thoughtful variable selection employed to decide upon the final model. The the final model was compared with simpler options, and the form of the final model was justified. |
5 |
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| The conditions of the model were checked. |
5 |
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| If necessary, data transformations were explored. |
5 |
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| Interaction were explored and were included in the model when appropriat. |
5 |
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| Results – 15 pts |
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| Final model is reported with parameter estimates, standard errors, p-values, and confidence intervals. |
5 |
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| Parameter estimates and CIs werecorrectly interpreted in the context of the research question. |
5 |
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| Implications of the results are discussed in the context of the research question. |
2 |
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| Aa thoughtful discussion of generalizability of the results and limitations of the study are identified. |
1 |
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| Strengths and weaknesses of the analysis are identified, including a discussion of model conditions. |
2 |
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