This criterion assesses the extent to which the student successfully answers their research question with regard to their analysis and the accepted scientific context.
| Mark | Descriptor |
| 0 | The student's report does not reach a standard described by the descriptors below. |
| 1-2 | • A conclusion is stated that is relevant to the research question but is not supported by the analysis presented. • The conclusion makes superficial comparison to the accepted scientific context. |
| 3-4 | • A conclusion is described that is relevant to the research question but is not fully consistent with the analysis presented. • A conclusion is described that makes some relevant comparison to the accepted scientific context. |
| 5-6 | • A conclusion is justified that is relevant to the research question and fully consistent with the analysis presented. • A conclusion is justified through relevant comparison to the accepted scientific context. |
Clarifications for conclusion
A conclusion that is fully consistent requires the interpretation of processed data including associated uncertainties.
Methodological considerations include:
- Scientific context refers to information that could come from published material (paper or online), published values, course notes, textbooks or other outside sources. The citation of published materials must be sufficiently detailed to allow these sources to be traceable.