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Chapter 8 Paired t Test and Wilcoxon Test 387
(b)
After computing the difference between the pretest score and posttest score
(Diff = Week1 – Week2), a histogram with normal curve was plotted for this difference
(Diff). The graph below presents a symmetrical (bell-shaped) normal curve for Diff,
thus satisfying this criterion.
388 PART IV: MEASURING DIFFERENCES OVER TIME
(c)
The paired t test revealed the following:
During week 1, it required a mean of 302 seconds for employees to make their entries
on the website; by week 2, that was down to a mean of 241 seconds. This 61 second
reduction is statistically significant since the p value of < .001 is less than the specified
α level of .05. Based on these findings, we would reject H0, and not reject H1.
(d)
In order to assess the efficiency of a new website for employees to enter their hours,
we gathered data on 134 employees tracking how long it took them to make the nec-
essary entries correctly. In the first week, mean completion time was 302 seconds; by
week 2, that was down to 241 seconds. This 61 second reduction is statistically sig-
nificant (p < .001) suggesting a relatively brief learning curve for this website. Based
on these findings, we reject H0 and accept H1.
Chapter 8 Paired t Test and Wilcoxon Test 389
(b)
After computing the difference between the pretest score and posttest score
(Diff = Week1 – Week2), a histogram with normal curve was plotted for this difference
(Diff). The graph below presents a symmetrical (bell-shaped) normal curve for Diff,
thus satisfying this criterion.
390 PART IV: MEASURING DIFFERENCES OVER TIME
(c)
The paired t test revealed the following:
During week 1, it required a mean of 302 seconds for employees to make their entries
on the website; by week 2, that was up to a mean of 331 seconds. This 30 second increase
is statistically significant since the p value of < .001 is less than the specified
α level of .05. Based on these findings, we would reject H0, and not reject H1.
(d)
In order to assess the efficiency of a new website for employees to enter their hours,
we gathered data on 27 employees tracking how long it took them to make the
necessary entries correctly. In the first week, mean completion time was 302 seconds;
by week 2, that was up to 331 seconds. This statistically significant 9.6% increase in
data entry time was unexpected (p < .001). We will be reviewing the functionality of
this website and our training protocol to better comprehend and improve this
outcome. Based on these findings, we reject H0 and accept H1.
Chapter 8 Paired t Test and Wilcoxon Test 391
(b)
After computing the difference between the pretest score and posttest score
(Diff = Time1 – Time2), a histogram with normal curve was plotted for this difference
(Diff). The graph below presents a symmetrical (bell-shaped) normal curve for Diff,
thus satisfying this criterion.
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