Tied Scores Often Present a Problem in Distribution-Free Tests

question 32

Multiple Choice

Tied scores often present a problem in distribution-free tests. The most common way to deal with them in a Mann-Whitney test is to

• A) flip a coin.
• B) use a random number table.
• C) assign tied ranks.
• D) throw out the tied data.

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