A researcher is interested in comparing product rating scores between males and females.By drawing a sample of males and a sample of females,the researcher needs to find a statistical test that applies to____________.
A)independent samples
B)dependent samples
C)convenience samples
D)none of these

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The researcher is comparing two separate samples of males and females, therefore it is appropriate to use a statistical test that applies to independent samples. Examples of such tests include the independent samples t-test or the Mann-Whitney U test. Dependent samples would refer to data collected from the same individuals before and after a treatment, and convenience samples refer to samples that are easily accessible but may not be representative of the population of interest.

A Researcher Is Interested in Comparing Product Rating Scores Between