A Coach Uses a New Technique in Training Middle Distance

question 69

Essay

A coach uses a new technique in training middle distance runners. The times, in seconds, for 8 different athletes
to run 800 meters before and after this training are shown below.
Does the conclusion that the techniq $$\begin{array} { | r | c c c c c c c c | } \hline \text { Athlete } & \mathrm { A } & \mathrm { B } & \mathrm { C } & \mathrm { D } & \mathrm { E } & \mathrm { F } & \mathrm { G } & \mathrm { H } \\\hline \text { Before } & 115.2 & 114 & 116.4 & 119.8 & 110.9 & 112.4 & 111.5 & 117.3 \\\hline \text { After } & 112.9 & 112.7 & 114 & 120.6 & 109.1 & 109.1 & 107.9 & 113.4 \\\hline\end{array}$$ ue is effective appear to be supported with statistical significance? Does the
conclusion that the technique is effective appear to have practical significance?

Identify the early schools of thought and their central tenets within psychology.

Distinguish between nativism and empiricism, and their impact on psychological theory.

Appreciate the methodology and techniques used in the early study of psychology.

Understand the significance of functionalism and structuralism in the development of psychological science.

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Definitions:

Chi-squared Goodness-of-fit Test

A statistical test used to determine if observed data fits an expected distribution.

Expected Frequencies

The anticipated count of occurrences across different categories or intervals, based on a probability model.

Observed Frequencies

The actual number of occurrences or instances recorded in categorized data.

Null Hypothesis

A statement in statistics that there is no significant difference or effect, and any observed difference is due to chance.