A study was done to see whether first-year students or seniors learn better with online or in-person classes. Twenty first-year students and twenty seniors were randomly assigned to listen to a lecture either in person or online. The dependent variable was the number of quiz items out of 10 that each student answered correctly following the lecture.

Number of Correct Answers Based on Teaching Style and Class Standing Online Class In Person Class MEANS First Year Students 4.7 . 6.2 Senior Students 8.5 . 7.6 MEANS 6.6 7.1