If the Problem Being Addressed (The Dependent Variable) in the Previous

question 4

Multiple Choice

If the problem being addressed (the dependent variable) in the previous question can be measured at only the ordinal level, what would be an appropriate statistical test to use?

• A) Kruskal-Wallis
• B) Mann-Whitney U
• C) Chi-square goodness of fit
• D) Wilcoxon sign

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Definitions:

Family of Orientation

The family into which a person is born or raised, often consisting of parents and siblings, shaping their early socialization and values.

Family Policies

Government actions that aim to support families through laws, regulations, and programs affecting the well-being of families.

Out-of-wedlock Birth

Refers to the birth of a child to parents who are not legally married to each other at the time of the child's birth.

Child Abuse

Physical, sexual, emotional maltreatment, or neglect of a child by a parent, guardian, or other person.