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May 14, 2026Journal of Mathematical Sciences and Modelling0 citationsOpen Access

AI-Supported Interactive Simulation to Teach Statistical Hypothesis Testing: Case of the Point Optimal Test and Power Envelope for the Cauchy Distribution

AKAsad Ul Islam KhanMBMehmet Akın BulutAYAdem Yurdunkulu

Key Points

  • This research aims to enhance the teaching of complex statistical concepts through AI-supported interactive simulations.
  • Developed an AI-supported simulation module integrated into Canvas LMS for teaching statistical hypothesis testing.
  • Used the location parameter of a Cauchy distribution to illustrate shifting rejection regions and power envelopes.
  • Implemented a reinforcement-learning engine to adaptively provide hints based on learner interactions.
  • The interactive module significantly improved conceptual understanding among students in advanced econometrics courses.
  • Students demonstrated increased engagement during the learning process.
  • Real-time visualization facilitated better comprehension of statistical concepts and their applications.

Abstract

Teaching complex statistical concepts like the Neyman--Pearson Lemma and Point Optimal testing is often hindered by their mathematical abstraction. To facilitate the learning process, education technology researchers offer interactive, simulation-based, technology-enhanced teaching solutions. Thus, this paper presents an AI-supported interactive simulation module, integrated into a university Learning Management System (Canvas LMS), to bridge the gap between rigour and comprehension. Using the location parameter of a Cauchy distribution as a case study, it is demonstrated how students can dynamically visualize shifting rejection regions and power envelopes in real time. The module employs a reinforcement-learning-based engine to analyse learner interactions, providing adaptive hints that address specific misconceptions regarding distributional symmetry and test efficiency. Preliminary implementation in advanced econometrics courses indicates that this interactive, AI-driven learning and teaching approach significantly improves conceptual understanding and student engagement by transforming static theory into an exploratory learning experience.

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Khan et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a05677ca550a87e60a1f8ebhttps://doi.org/10.33187/jmsm.1809283
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