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Petition Letter: Cassandra Nono Ganyo
Student ID: 20385438
18th January 2024
Office of the Associate Dean (Academic)
Queen's University

Subject: Comprehensive Petition for Grade Reconsideration – Assignment in HSCI 190

I trust this letter finds you in good health and high spirits. I am Cassandra Nono Ganyo, and I am reaching out to you with a sincere appeal regarding the grade I received for the Written Assignment 2 in my HSCI 190 course. I am truly grateful for the dedication of Dr. Natalie Wagner in evaluating my assignment. Nevertheless, after a meticulous review of my work, I believe there are compelling reasons for reconsideration that merit your thoughtful consideration.

Grounds for Reconsideration:

Clarity in Statistical Methods:
In my assignment, I took great care to clearly outline the statistical methods employed, meticulously justifying my choice of statistical tests, ensuring they were fitting for the data at hand.
The rationales for selecting specific measures of central tendency and variance were grounded in the ordinal nature of the data, a decision I believed enhanced the appropriateness of my approach.

Replicability of Methods:
It was my intention to articulate the methods used in the assignment with utmost clarity, ensuring that they could be replicated by anyone without encountering difficulties. I took extra measures to enhance the transparency of my work.

Accuracy of Descriptive Statistics and Visualizations:
I invested considerable effort in ensuring the accurate calculation and presentation of descriptive statistics for each problem. The visualizations provided not only met the criteria but also effectively communicated the nuanced distribution of functional outcomes.

Inferential Statistics and Interpretation:
I made a concerted effort to address the assumptions of each statistical test, offering a comprehensive and nuanced interpretation of the results. The robustness of my interpretation underscores the absence of significant change in functional status, supported by sound statistical evidence.

Professional Writing:
Throughout my assignment, I maintained a professional writing style, meticulously ensuring that my work was free from spelling and grammatical errors. I believe that the professionalism of my presentation enhances the overall quality of my submission.

In light of the detailed considerations outlined above, I earnestly request a review of my assignment for the Written Assignment 2 in HSCI 190. I firmly believe that a reevaluation will reveal the strong alignment of my work with the grading criteria and the rubric designed for a level 6 grade (meets all expectations).

I deeply appreciate your time and attention to this matter. Your understanding and consideration are invaluable to me, and I am more than willing to provide any additional information or clarification that may assist in your review.

Thank you for considering my appeal, and I look forward to a fair and just resolution.

Sincerely,

Cassandra Nono Ganyo