A researcher investigated the effectiveness of two therapeutic interventions for reducing anxiety. Scores on an anxiety scale (max 50) for sixteen participants allocated to either Cognitive Restructuring or Mindfulness Meditation are shown in Table 1 (where lower scores indicate lower anxiety).
| Participant | Cognitive Restructuring | Participant | Mindfulness Meditation |
|---|---|---|---|
| A | 42 | I | 25 |
| B | 38 | J | 36 |
| C | 45 | K | 18 |
| D | 39 | L | 36 |
| E | 41 | M | 24 |
| F | 47 | N | 36 |
| G | 36 | O | 31 |
| H | 40 | P | 34 |
What is the mean anxiety score for the Mindfulness Meditation group?
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