When Using the Mann-Whitney U Test, the Null Hypothesis Is

question 40

Multiple Choice

When using the Mann-Whitney U test, the null hypothesis is rejected when the _____ of the two calculated statistics is equal to or _____ than the critical value.

• A) smaller; greater
• B) larger; greater
• C) smaller; less
• D) larger; less

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Analyze the influence of physical appearance and peer acceptance on overall self-esteem across the lifespan.

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Definitions:

Quantitative Research

A systematic, logical approach to studying phenomena that lend themselves to precise measurement by using quantification and statistical analysis.

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