The Signed-Rank Sum Test Is a Non-Parametric Analog of the Paired

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Essay

The signed-rank sum test is a non-parametric analog of the paired t-test. Describe the difference between these two methods: when we cannot use the paired t-test and we are forced to apply the signed-rank test.

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Definitions:

Peaks

In the context of spectroscopy, refers to the points on a graph that represent the maximum absorption or emission of energy by molecules at specific wavelengths or frequencies.

Proton Spin Decoupled

A technique used in NMR spectroscopy where the coupling between proton spins is removed, simplifying the spectrum and making it easier to interpret.

Peaks

In analytical chemistry, refers to the points in a graph, spectrum, or chromatogram that represent a maximum concentration or abundance of a compound or component.

Compound

A substance formed from the chemical combination of two or more elements in a specific ratio, bonded together in a fixed structure.