Question

classify the two given samples as independent or dependent.
sample 1: the weights in pounds of 20 newborn females
sample 2: the weights in pounds of 20 newborn males

options:
independent
dependent

Explanation:

Independent samples are those where the selection of one sample doesn't affect the other. Here, the weights of newborn females (Sample 1) and newborn males (Sample 2) are from different groups, and the selection of one group's weights doesn't influence the other's. So they are independent.

Answer:

A. independent