Why Are Parametric Tests Generally Considered Inappropriate for Statistical Analysis

question 5

Multiple Choice

Why are parametric tests generally considered inappropriate for statistical analysis of meta- analysis data?

• A) The dependent variable is never interval or ratio level.
• B) The dependent variable is never normally distributed.
• C) Research samples cannot be considered random.
• D) all of the above

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