A Study Was Done to Determine If Students Learn Better

question 87

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A study was done to determine if students learn better in an online basic statistics class versus a traditional face-to-face (f2f)course.A random sample of 12 students in an online course and 15 students in an f2f course was taken.The scores (out of 100)on the final exam of both groups are shown below. A 95% confidence interval with pooled variance would show a difference in the two group means.

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Definitions:

Higher Goals

Objectives that reflect broader, more significant aspirations or ideals, surpassing basic or immediate needs in pursuit of longer-term fulfillment.

Delayed Reinforcement

A technique in which a response is followed by a reward not immediately but after a time delay, influencing future behavior.

Immediate Reinforcement

The prompt delivery of a reward or consequence following a behavior, which strengthens the likelihood of that behavior occurring again.

Continuous Reinforcement

A reinforcement strategy where a desired behavior is rewarded every time it occurs, leading to quicker learning of that behavior.