Abstract
As the higher education landscape
evolves, universities continuously seek innovative methods to enrich student
learning experiences and equip them with valuable skills for their future
careers. However, the effectiveness of such integration demands rigorous
evaluation and validation. Educators and researchers are turning to randomized
controlled trials (RCTs), a robust methodological approach borrowed from
clinical trials and social sciences, to address this need. This research study
aims to assess the impact of adding a skill-driven certification program
(MS-Excel) to a Historical Black College and University (HBCU) course
curriculum using a randomized controlled trial (RCT) design. The study involves
two groups of students, each subjected to different incentive methods. Group A
is required to complete the certification as part of their coursework, while
Group B is offered bonus points contingent upon successfully obtaining the
certification. Rigorous statistical methodologies, such as descriptive and inferential
statistics, were used to depict the research outcome thoroughly. To conclude,
ANOVA, ANCOVA, and Chi-Square methods are used. The finding from the study
showed that the treatment group showed a better result with the intervention
than the control group.
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