15th February 2024

A new anxiolytic was developed, and researchers have developed a study to compare its efficacy with standard therapies.

A new anxiolytic was developed, and researchers have developed a study to compare its efficacy with standard therapies. A group of patients with confirmed depression was given sertraline, while a separate group was given the new medication. After six months, the GAD-7 questionnaire was used to determine the severity of the patient’s symptoms.

Which statistical test is most appropriate to identify a significant difference between the two groups?