In the Previous Example of the Smoking Cessation Study We

question 34

Multiple Choice

In the previous example of the smoking cessation study we might be tempted to apply Friedman's test, because it can handle similar data. This would be a bad idea because

• A) Friedman's test really won't handle these data.
• B) Friedman's test will not use some of the information inherent in the data.
• C) Milton Friedman is a conservative economist, and we only like liberal psychologists.
• D) We really should use Friedman's test.

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