Determine whether the following sampling is dependent or ind

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

A researcher wishes to compare personality types of husbands and wives. She obtains a random sample of 630 couples who take a personality inventory and determines each spouse’s personality type.

Determine whether the following sampling is dependent or independent.

A. The sampling is independent because an individual selected for one sample does not dictate which individuals is to be in the second sample.

B. The sampling is dependent because an individual selected for one sample does not dictate which individual is to be in the second sample.

C. The sampling is independent because an individual selected for one sample does not dictate which individual is to be in the second sample.

D. The sampling is dependent because an individual selected for one sample does not dictate which individual is to be in the second sample.

Solution

1) The sampling is independent as the personality types of husbands and wives, does not effect eeach other. The response variable is qualitative, as Personality is compared

So the correct option is C.