Question

determine whether the samples are independent or dependent.
a data set includes the list price and selling price for each of 50 randomly selected homes.
choose the correct answer below.
a. the samples are independent because there is not a natural pairing between the two samples.
b. the samples are independent because there is a natural pairing between the two samples.
c. the samples are dependent because there is not a natural pairing between the two samples.
d. the samples are dependent because there is a natural pairing between the two samples

Explanation:

• Independent samples have no relationship or pairing. Dependent samples have a natural pairing.
• Here, each home's list price and selling price are paired (for the same home). So there is a natural pairing.

Answer:

D. The samples are dependent because there is a natural pairing between the two samples.