(T-test Assignment)

A study was conducted within a western Australian secondary school to test the effectiveness of using ICT on students' critical thinking skills. Tests were administered both before and after the first semester among randomly selected students. (Level of significance 0.01). A. What are the variables used in this analysis?

state their scales of measurement. B. What is the sample size? C. Write the appropriate objective, research question; null and alternative hypotheses. Key the data into the Excel and run an appropriate statistical technique D. What is the value of the test statistic? Justify your answer E. What would be your decision and justify your answer? F. What can you conclude based on the analysis? G. Write a short report.

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