When utilizing univariate techniques,for the purpose of analysis,data pertaining to different groups of respondents,e.g. ,males and females,are generally treated as ________ samples while the samples are ________ when the data for the two samples relate to the same group of respondents.
A)metric;paired
B)independent;metric
C)independent;paired
D)paired;independent

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When analyzing data from different groups (e.g., males vs. females) using univariate techniques, the groups are treated as independent samples because they consist of different individuals. However, when the data come from the same group of respondents (e.g., before and after a treatment), the samples are considered paired because the measurements are taken from the same individuals at two different points in time or under two different conditions.

When Utilizing Univariate Techniques,for the Purpose of Analysis,data Pertaining to Different