Determine Whether the Samples Are Independent or Dependent

question 7

Multiple Choice

Determine whether the samples are independent or dependent.
-The accuracy of verbal responses is tested in an experiment in which individuals report their heights and then are measured. The data consist of the reported height and measured height for each individual.

• A) Independent samples
• B) Dependent samples

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Definitions:

Distribution of Scores

The way in which a set of scores is spread out across the possible values, which can be depicted in a graph.

Correlation Between Two Variables

A measure indicating the extent to which two variables change together, showing the strength and direction of their relationship.

Positive Correlation

A relationship between two variables where both either increase or decrease together, indicating a direct association.

Low Score

Low score typically refers to results that fall below an expected or average range in assessments or tests.