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Classify the two given samples as independent or dependent. Sample 1: Sample 2:

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Question

Classify the two given samples as independent or dependent. Sample 1: Sample 2: The test scores of 47 students who had less than eight hours of sleep the nightprior to taking the test The test scores of 48 students who had at least eight hours of sleep the nightprior to taking the test Choose the correct answer below. O A. The two given samples are dependent because the same students were sampled. O B. The two given samples are independent because different students were sampled. O C. The two given samples are independent because the same students were sampled 0 D. The two given samples are dependent because different students were sampled.

Explanation / Answer

It is not possible to have both less than eight hours of sleep and atleast eight hours of sleep at the same time. The two sample have different students and are independent.

The correct answer is B. The two given samples are independent because different students were sampled.