Table 4. The experimental design.
The researchers employed the experimental method, utilizing a pre-post design with one experimental group in two semesters (first, and second) to explore the effect of using an automated evaluation system for examining papers on academic stress.
| First-semester (pre-test) | Treatment | Second-semester (post-test) |
|---|---|---|
| First-semester exam | Exam paper evaluation system | Second-semester exam |
| Academic stress scale | Academic stress scale |