Independent Samples

Definition

Independent samples refer to two or more groups of data that are not related or dependent on each other. Each sample is selected randomly and has no influence on the other samples.

Related terms

Random Sampling: Random sampling refers to the process of selecting individuals from a population in such a way that every individual has an equal chance of being chosen.

Control Group: A control group is a group in an experiment that does not receive any treatment or intervention, serving as a baseline for comparison with the experimental group.

Hypothesis Testing: Hypothesis testing is a statistical method used to make decisions about whether there is enough evidence to support or reject a claim about a population based on sample data.