1. Design a study that uses a dependent samples design and a study that uses an independent samples design. Be sure to make clear your independent and dependent variables.
2. From the study below find the following:
a. To identify the IV and DV
b. To evaluate whether each study design reflects appropriately a dependent sample design and an independent sample design.
c. In your evaluation provide suggestions to correct the design of each study.
Study:
Dependent:
Researchers want to know if diet effects shedding on dogs. The dog owners would compare how much fur their dogs shed before and after their changed diet.
Independent:
A cat and a dog, of equal size, were selected to compare the speed of the two groups. Each animal ran a distance of 500 feet 5 separate times. The average of the two animals were compared.