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).
| 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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