A teacher is experimenting with computer-based instruction. In which situation could the teacher use a hypothesis test for a pop
ulation mean? A) She gives each student a pretest. Then she teaches a lesson using a computer program. Afterwards, she gives each student a posttest. The teacher wants to see if the difference in scores will show an improvement.
B) She randomly divides the class into two groups. One groups receives computer-based instruction. The other group receives traditional instruction without computers. After instruction, each student has to solve a single problem. The teachers wants to compare the proportion of each group who can solve the problem.
C) The teacher uses a combination of traditional methods and computer-based instruction. She asks students which they liked better. She wants to determine if the majority prefer the computer-based instruction.
The situation is a case of matched or paired samples since the samples are dependent. The two measurements are drawn from the same pair of individuals The parameter that is tested using matched pairs is the population mean and this is what teacher intends to use a hypothesis test for.
The correct option is
A) She gives each student a pretest. Then she teaches a lesson using a computer program. Afterwards, she gives each student a post test. The teacher wants to see if the difference in scores will show an improvement.
