Treatment of Data (6pts)

This criterion assesses the extent to which the student has effectively communicated and processed the data in ways that are relevant to the research question. The student should utilize techniques associated with the appropriate experimental or social science method of inquiry.

Minor errors (those that do not affect the conclusion) should not prevent a report from achieving full marks for the criteria/performance level. Data can be primary or secondary, and qualitative or quantitative. Clear means that the presentation or method of processing can be understood easily, including appropriate details such as the labelling of graphs and tables or the use of units, decimal places and significant figures, where appropriate.

The raw data presented might be a sample if there is a large amount, that is, survey results or data logging; the remaining data can be included within an appendix.

- Excerpted from the IB ESS Guide 2024