Two Students Are Enrolled in Different Sections of an Introductory

question 145

Essay

Two students are enrolled in different sections of an introductory statistics class at a local university. The first student, enrolled in the morning section, earns a score of 76 on a midterm exam where the class mean was 64 with a standard deviation of 8. The second student, enrolled in the afternoon section, earns a score of 72 on a midterm exam where the class mean was 60 with a standard deviation of 7.5. If the scores on the midterm exams are normally distributed, which student scored better relative to his or her classmates?
____________________________
Explain.
________________________________________________________

---

Definitions:

Data Collecting

The systematic approach to gather and measure information on variables of interest, in a way that enables one to answer research questions, test hypotheses, and evaluate outcomes.

Ideas Developing

The process of forming new concepts, innovations, or creative thoughts.

Key Areas

Essential or major aspects of a subject, project, or field that are critical for understanding or success.

Evaluation

The systematic assessment of the performance, effectiveness, or value of a program, practice, or procedure.