People in the grocery store are asked to do a taste test of a new soft drink. Two paper cups are given to each volunteer. Fifty percent of the participants are given two different soft drinks. The other half receive the same product but are told that the drinks are different. Those in this group who report that they taste a difference between the drinks, when in fact the drinks are exactly the same, are:
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To find the answer to this question, we need to analyze the information given.
According to the question, there are two groups of participants. The first group, which comprises 50% of the participants, is given two different soft drinks. The second group, also 50% of the participants, is given the same soft drink but are told that the drinks are different.
The question specifically asks about the participants in the second group who report a difference in taste, even though the drinks are actually the same.
To determine the percentage of participants in the second group who report a difference in taste, we are only provided with the fact that the drinks are the same. We are not given any other information such as how many people in the second group reported the difference.
Therefore, based on the information provided, we cannot calculate or determine the exact percentage of participants who falsely report a difference in taste between the drinks.