Which of the Following Tests Should Be Used to Compare

question 108

Multiple Choice

Which of the following tests should be used to compare the means of two populations if the samples are independent?

• A)Mann-Whitney test
• B)Wilcoxon test
• C)Runs test
• D)Spearman's test
• E)Kruskal-Wallis test

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Definitions:

External Auditory Canal

The tube that runs from the outer ear to the eardrum, plays a role in directing sound waves from the environment to the tympanic membrane.

Eardrum

The eardrum, also known as the tympanic membrane, is a thin membrane that separates the external ear from the middle ear and vibrates in response to sound waves.

Temporal Bone

A bone of the skull located at the side and base of the skull, housing structures of the ear and supporting facial muscles.

Endolymph

Endolymph is a fluid within the inner ear that plays a crucial role in hearing and balance by stimulating sensory cells when sound vibrations are received.