Determine whether the following samples are independent or consist of matched pa

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Determine whether the following samples are independent or consist of matched pairs. The difference between personality types is tested by measuring the personality type of brothers and sisters. Choose the correct answer below. The sampling is independent because the individuals selected to be in one sample are used to determine the individuals to be in the second sample. The sampling consists of matched pairs because the individuals selected to be in one sample are used to determine the individuals to be in the second sample. The sampling consists of matched pairs because the individuals selected for one sample are not related to determining which individuals are in the other sample. The sampling is independent because the individuals selected for one sample do not dictate which individuals are to be in a second sample.

Explanation / Answer

They can be paired because they are brothers and sisters, so there is natural pairing.

Hence,

OPTION B: The sampling consists of matched pairs because the individuals selected to be in one sample are used to determine the individuals in the second sample. [ANSWER]

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