Research division using dependent or independent samples

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A pharmaceutical firm is interested in the efficacy of a new drug and of a standard drug. The research division of the firm randomly selects two groups of volunteers. One group is given the new drug and the other group is given the standard drug. Data are recorded on the effects of each drug. Is the research division using dependent or independent samples? Why?

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