What Are Rank Statistics (Or Rank Tests)

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What are rank statistics (or rank tests)?

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Definitions:

Cerumen

The technical term for earwax, a substance produced by glands in the ear canal that protects the ears from dust, microorganisms, and other foreign particles.

Electronystagmography

A diagnostic test to record involuntary movements of the eye (nystagmus) caused by a condition or as a response to a test.

Auditory-evoked Response

An electrical potential in response to an auditory stimulus, used to assess hearing and brainstem function.

Tympanometry

A diagnostic test that measures the movement of the eardrum in response to changes in air pressure, indicating middle ear function.