Determine Whether the Samples Are Independent or Dependent

question 39

Multiple Choice

Determine whether the samples are independent or dependent.
-The effectiveness of a new headache medicine is tested by measuring the amount of time before the headache is cured for patients who use the medicine and another group of patients who use a placebo drug.

• A) Dependent samples
• B) Independent samples

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Definitions:

Fidgeting and Restlessness

Minor physical movements, often unconscious, indicating impatience, anxiety, or the presence of surplus energy.

Interrupting Others

The act of speaking or making noise while someone else is speaking, thereby preventing them from conveying their message or being heard.

Talking to One's Self

The act of engaging in verbal communication with oneself, which can be a normal part of thought processes or self-regulation.

Genetic Predisposition

A genetic predisposition is the increased likelihood of developing a particular disease or condition due to the presence of certain genetic markers inherited from one's parents.