A psychologist investigated how gating mechanisms affect initial interactions. Group X interacted via an anonymous online forum (absence of gating), while Group Y met face-to-face in a structured seminar (presence of gating). At the end of the first interaction, participants completed a standardized questionnaire assessing their level of subjective social anxiety, scored from 10 (extremely relaxed) to 90 (extremely anxious).

Table 2: Median subjective social anxiety scores

	Group X (Online forum - absence of gating)	Group Y (Face-to-face - presence of gating)
Median social anxiety score	28	63

What conclusion could the researcher draw from the results in Table 2? Justify your answer.

Table 2: Median subjective social anxiety scores

	Group X (Online forum - absence of gating)	Group Y (Face-to-face - presence of gating)
Median social anxiety score	28	63

What conclusion could the researcher draw from the results in Table 2? Justify your answer.

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Table 2: Median subjective social anxiety scores

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