Math Problem Statement
- In a study of 48 subjects who used Huntington Tutoring Service to increase their statistics scores, each subject spent $400 and after 9 weeks, the mean score went up from 64 to 65 points (out of 100).
There is a 2.99% likelihood that such results are due to chance. Huntington Tutoring Service guaranteed that after 12 weeks, students are expected to increase their overall score by at least 33 points.
a) Do the results appear to have practical significance?
Explain.
Without the correct explanation, your answer earns zero credit.
b) Do the results appear to have statistical significance? Explain.
Without the correct explanation, your answer earns zero credit.
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Statistics
Statistical Significance
Practical Significance
p-value
Formulas
p-value < 0.05 for statistical significance
Theorems
Concept of Statistical Significance
Concept of Practical Significance
Suitable Grade Level
Undergraduate Statistics
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