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For each study, decide if the two samples are :
-A group of 100 students were randomly assigned to receive vitamin C (50 students) or a placebo (50 students). The groups were followed for 2 weeks and the proportions of students with colds were compared.
A) Independent samples
B) Paired samples

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Use the following information for questions:
 For each study, decide if the two samples are :
-A group of 100 students were randomly assigned to receive vitamin C (50 students) or a placebo (50 students). The groups were followed for 2 weeks and the proportions of students with colds were compared.
A) Independent samples
B) Paired samples

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The two groups (vitamin C and placebo) are separate and do not have any pairing or matching between their members, making them independent samples.

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