In: Statistics and Probability
A coach uses a new technique to train gymnasts. 7 gymnasts were randomly selected and their competition scores were recorded before and after the training. The results are shown below. Use a 0.01 significance level to test the claim that the training technique is effective in rising the gymnasts’ scores.
Subject |
A |
B |
C |
D |
E |
F |
G |
Before |
9.6 |
9.7 |
9.7 |
9.1 |
9.7 |
9.2 |
9.1 |
After |
9.7 |
9.9 |
9.7 |
9.3 |
9.8 |
9.8 |
9.3 |
(5) Conclusion
It is concluded that the null hypothesis Ho is not rejected. Therefore, there is not enough evidence to claim that the the training technique is effective in rising the gymnasts’ scores, at the 0.01 significance level.