7.docxUse the traditional method of hypothesis testing to test the given claim about the means of two populations. Assume that two dependent samples have been randomly selected from normally distributed populations.
Five students took a math test before and after tutoring. Their scores were as follows.
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B |
C |
D |
E |
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71 |
66 |
67 |
77 |
75 |
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After |
75 |
75 |
65 |
80 |
87 |
Using a 0.01 level of significance, test the claim that tutoring has a positive effect on the math scores.
1. State the null and alternative hypotheses.
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3. Find the value of the test statistic, t.
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4. Find the Critical Value and state the decision about the null hypothesis.
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5. State the Conclusion in non-technical terms
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