Determine whether the following sampling is dependent or ind

Determine whether the following sampling is dependent or independent . Indicate whether the response variable s qualitative or quantitative.

A reasearcher wised to compare annual salaries of lawyers and non-lawyers. She obtains a random sample of 327 professionals of each category who work and determines each individual\'s annual salary.

(A) Determine whether the following sampling is dependent or independent and why

(B) Indicate whether the response variable is qualitative or quantitative

Solution

A. The sampling is dependent because the individuals selected to be in one sample are used to determine the individuals to be in the second sample.

B. The response variable i.e. annual salary is a quantitative one.