This was controlled through semester scheduling.
Testing - Yes, this could have had a major impact on the research, and needed to be addressed through the definition of methodologies and statistical test definitions.
Instrumentation - Yes, this could have had an impact on the research, yet was minimized by the standardization of tests, the inclusion of online students in classrooms for proctored exams, and the use of a standard evaluation form.
Mortality - Yes, this was a major risk and is illustrated in the 2 students who dropped in-class participation. This was controlled through the selection of the respondent base.
Regression (Statistical Regression), Location - No, did not pose a risk to the research as the respondent base did not include previous scores.
Selection threat - Yes, this could have been a risk to the research, and is exemplified in the 2 who dropped the in-class session. False sampling could have lead to this threat occurring.
Social interaction threats a. diffusion of treatment - Yes, this could have specifically been a threat, and it was mitigated through the confidentiality of the test.
b. compensatory rivalry - Yes, this could have been a threat yet due to the confidentiality of the research this did not occur.
c. resentful demoralization - Yes, this could have been a threat yet it was also managed through confidentiality.
d. compensatory equalization of treatment - Yes, this could have been a threat yet was managed through confidentiality of the study.
Results/Discussion
What was the research hypothesis? The null hypothesis was that there was no significant difference in student academic performance or satisfaction based on their learning through in-class or online. The alternate hypothesis is that online learning students are significantly different in terms of academic performance and satisfaction.
What is the name of the inferential statistic used to test the hypothesis e.g., t-test, Chi-square, one-way ANOVA, two-way ANOVA, one-way
ANCOVA, MANOVA, MANCOVA)? A mixed design ANOVA was used, please see Poirier, Christopher, R., & Feldman, Robert S. (2004) (60 -61) for specifics of the design.
Label the calculated value, the df and the significance. Please...
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