Is It True That Parametric Tests Are Generally More Powerful

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Short Answer

Is it true that parametric tests are generally more powerful than nonparametric tests? If so, give two reasons why do we might choose to use a nonparametric test instead of a parametric test.

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Material Requirements Plan

A system used in manufacturing to calculate the materials and components needed to manufacture a product, ensuring materials are available for production and products are available for delivery.

Subassemblies

Components that are assembled separately but are used as parts of a final assembly or finished product.

Projected Output Rate

An estimated rate of production for future periods based on current data and trends, forecasting the volume of output.

Record Accuracy

The degree to which records are complete, correct, and reliable.