Stating the relationship to be explored

$(5$ points$)$ Clearly and fully states and discusses the relationship to be analyzed. Must include $($a$)$ defining the independent and dependent variable$($s$)$ and $($b$)$ a clear discussion on the anticipated relationship between the variables. $(5$ points$)$ Any $1$ of the $2$ required criteria for $$exceeds expectations$$ are missing, contains a factual mistake, or is too unclear to be understood. $(3-4$ points$)$ Both of the $2$ required criteria for $$exceeds expectations$$ are missing or the information that is provided is too unclear to be understood.

$(0-2$ points$)$