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IB Sports, exercise and health science (SEHS) HL Internal Assessment Example

To what extent is there a correlation between the 2D:4D ratio and reaction time (milliseconds) males aged 17-18?HL

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Criteria A: Personal Engagement

1/2

Criteria Strands

A.1Evidence of personal engagement and independent thinking

Moderate

A.2Justification and personal significance

Moderate

A.3Personal input and initiative

Moderate

Criteria Feedback

You show a genuine interest in the topic by linking it to finance and Formula 1, which makes the investigation feel personally chosen.
You include some initiative in selecting participants, standardizing the device, and using consent procedures.

Your personal question and independent thinking are not developed strongly enough beyond a standard classroom-style investigation.
You could explain more clearly how your own decisions shaped the design and why the topic mattered to you specifically.

Criteria B: Exploration

4/6

Criteria Strands

B.1Research question focus and relevance

Excellent

B.2Background information quality

Good

B.3Methodology appropriateness

Good

B.4Safety and ethical considerations

Good

Criteria Feedback

Your research question is clearly stated, relevant, and narrowly focused on a specific population and measurable variables.
You provide background information that is mostly appropriate and scientifically relevant, including a defined explanation of the digit ratio.
You include a sensible method for a correlational investigation and show awareness of ethics through consent and withdrawal.
You identify controlled variables and some practical factors that could influence the results.

Your background would be stronger if it discussed the reliability and limitations of the theory more critically.
Some methodological choices are appropriate, but others are still limited by measurement precision and convenience sampling.
Your ethical discussion is only partial because it does not fully explain data handling, anonymity, or access to consent forms.
Some confounders are identified, but their likely effects on the result are not explained in enough depth.

Criteria C: Analysis

3/6

Criteria Strands

C.1Raw data quality and quantity

Excellent

C.2Data processing and accuracy

Good

C.3Consideration of measurement uncertainty

Good

C.4Data interpretation and conclusion validity

Good

Criteria Feedback

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Criteria D: Evaluation

2/6

Criteria Strands

D.1Conclusion relevance and support

Good

D.2Comparison to scientific context

Poor

D.3Discussion of limitations and errors

Good

D.4Suggestions for improvement

Good

Criteria Feedback

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Criteria E: Communication

3/4

Criteria Strands

E.1Clarity of presentation

Excellent

E.2Structure and organization

Excellent

E.3Focus and relevance

Excellent

E.4Use of terminology and conventions

Excellent

Criteria Feedback

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Overall Score: 13/24

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Criteria A: Personal Engagement

1/2

Criteria Strands

A.1Evidence of personal engagement and independent thinking

Moderate

A.2Justification and personal significance

Moderate

A.3Personal input and initiative

Moderate

Criteria Feedback

You show a genuine interest in the topic by linking it to finance and Formula 1, which makes the investigation feel personally chosen.
You include some initiative in selecting participants, standardizing the device, and using consent procedures.

Your personal question and independent thinking are not developed strongly enough beyond a standard classroom-style investigation.
You could explain more clearly how your own decisions shaped the design and why the topic mattered to you specifically.

Criteria B: Exploration

4/6

Criteria Strands

B.1Research question focus and relevance

Excellent

B.2Background information quality

Good

B.3Methodology appropriateness

Good

B.4Safety and ethical considerations

Good

Criteria Feedback

Your research question is clearly stated, relevant, and narrowly focused on a specific population and measurable variables.
You provide background information that is mostly appropriate and scientifically relevant, including a defined explanation of the digit ratio.
You include a sensible method for a correlational investigation and show awareness of ethics through consent and withdrawal.
You identify controlled variables and some practical factors that could influence the results.

Your background would be stronger if it discussed the reliability and limitations of the theory more critically.
Some methodological choices are appropriate, but others are still limited by measurement precision and convenience sampling.
Your ethical discussion is only partial because it does not fully explain data handling, anonymity, or access to consent forms.
Some confounders are identified, but their likely effects on the result are not explained in enough depth.

Criteria C: Analysis

3/6

Criteria Strands

C.1Raw data quality and quantity

Excellent

C.2Data processing and accuracy

Good

C.3Consideration of measurement uncertainty

Good

C.4Data interpretation and conclusion validity

Good

Criteria Feedback

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Criteria D: Evaluation

2/6

Criteria Strands

D.1Conclusion relevance and support

Good

D.2Comparison to scientific context

Poor

D.3Discussion of limitations and errors

Good

D.4Suggestions for improvement

Good

Criteria Feedback

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Criteria E: Communication

3/4

Criteria Strands

E.1Clarity of presentation

Excellent

E.2Structure and organization

Excellent

E.3Focus and relevance

Excellent

E.4Use of terminology and conventions

Excellent

Criteria Feedback

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