In General, a Primary Reason for Choosing a Nonparametric Procedure

question 40

Multiple Choice

In general, a primary reason for choosing a nonparametric procedure over a parametric one is:

• A) nonparametric procedures do not require parameters that limit the scope of an experiment.
• B) nonparametric procedures generally require fewer assumptions than parametric procedures.
• C) parametric procedures make inferences on parameters, whereas nonparametric procedures do not.
• D) the assumption of normality, which most parametric procedures require, is rarely valid.