Answered: Description of Data This data set…

6th Edition

ISBN:9781119256830

Author:Amos Gilat

Publisher:Amos Gilat

Chapter1: Starting With Matlab

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Problem 1P

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Background

Description of Data

This data set contains the achievement test (English as a Second Language) results and

some background data collected during experimental trial of a new ESL program. The study was

one year in duration. Students were allocated to the experimental ESL program class and a

regular program control class on a random basis. Vocabulary and grammar tests were

administered to the students in both groups at the beginning and the end of the school year.

Data can be found in the excel file: ESLprogram.csv

Variables

The dataset includes 24 cases and 7 variables:

▪ Student ID

▪ Group (1 - experimental, 2 - control)

▪ Gender (1 - male, 2 - female)

▪ Pre-test vocabulary scores (scores range from 0 - 25)

▪ Pre-test grammar scores (scores range from 0 - 25)

▪ Post-test vocabulary scores (scores range from 0 - 25)

▪ Post-test grammar scores (scores range from 0 - 25)

Examine your data using jamovi: Produce appropriate descriptive statistics and graphics – examples of these are measures of central tendency and variability, frequency tables, histograms, and bar charts. Descriptive statistics should be provided for each individual study variable (please note this does not include Student ID).