In: Statistics and Probability
A reading course claims that it increases reading speed and comprehension. Prior to enrolling in the course, a student read an average of 198 words per minute. The following data represents the words per minute read for 10 different passages read after the course.
206 |
217 |
197 |
199 |
210 |
210 |
197 |
212 |
227 |
209 |
Assuming that the conditions for inference are met:
a. Explain in detail the statistical inferential method you would use to proof whether or not the course is effective.
b. Was the course effective? Use the α= 0.10 level of significance. Show your calculations.