In: Statistics and Probability
For each scenario listed on the left, determine whether the scenario represents an Indepenent Samples or Matched pairs situation by placing the appropriate letter in the box provided.
a. Independent Samples
b. Matched Pairs
By the given descriptions, the correct categorization will be:
-ab Comparing pain levels of a group receiving a placebo to a group receiving a medicine
Independent Samples
-ab Comparing pre-test scores before training to post-test scores
Matched Pairs
-ab Comparing the number of speeding tickets received by men to the number received by women
Independent Samples
-ab Comparing pain levels before and after treatment with magnetic therapy
Matched Pairs