The Following Data Were Generated from a Randomised Blocked Experiment

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Essay

The following data were generated from a randomised blocked experiment. Conduct a Friedman test at the 5% significance level to determine if at least two population locations differ. $\begin{array} { | c | c | c | c | c | c | c | } \hline & && { \text { Treatment } } \\\hline \text { Block } & \text { A } & \text { Rank } & \text { B } & \text { C } & \text { Rank } & \text { D } \\\hline 1 & 70 & & 80 & 50 & & 65 \\\hline 2 & 50 & & 87 & 52 & & 81 \\\hline 3 & 69 & & 97 & 75 & & 83 \\\hline 4 & 65 & & 72 & 62 & & 73 \\\hline 5 & 58 & & 87 & 52 & & 62 \\\hline\end{array}$

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Definitions:

Rahim

Refers to M. Afzalur Rahim's work on organizational conflict and conflict management strategies, emphasizing a systematic approach.

Conflict Styles

Distinct approaches to addressing and managing conflict, including strategies such as avoidance, competition, accommodation, compromise, and collaboration.

Avoidance

The action of keeping away from or not engaging in something, particularly in regards to situations or interactions perceived as negative or harmful.

Conflict Style

The approach or technique an individual uses to handle disagreements, disputes, or differences with others.