Question

Suppose we did an experiment that gathered data on the time a person could stand balanced on one leg. subjects in our experiment are timed standing on one leg with their eyes​ open, and also with their eyes closed. are these data paired or​ independent?

Answer 1

The pairs of data that can be generated through the experiment that is devised above are: (1) standing in one leg and eyes open and (2) standing in one leg and eyes closed.

The data are independent because whether the eyes of a certain person is closed or open, the amount of time that she or he can stand on one leg is not affected.