At the end of the two-week study, the researcher calculated the median rating of self-disclosure intimacy (scored on a scale of 1 to 100) for participants in each group.
| Group A (Online dating app - absence of gating) | Group B (Speed dating event - presence of gating) | |
|---|---|---|
| Median intimacy rating | 68 | 39 |
What conclusion could the researcher draw from the results in Table 2? Justify your answer.
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