The Main Function of Bridewealth Is To

question 52

Multiple Choice

The main function of bridewealth is to:

• A)Assure that the new family has sufficient wealth to support itself.
• B)Increase the status of the bride's family.
• C)Legitimate the marriage.
• D)Reimburse the bride's family for her high school fees.
• E)Provide the bride and groom with furnishings for their new home.

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Definitions:

Randomized Block Experiment

A randomized block experiment is a type of statistical experiment in which subjects are divided into blocks based on characteristics that might affect the response, and then within each block, subjects are randomly assigned to treatments.

Wilcoxon Rank Sum Test

A statistical test that doesn't rely on parameter assumptions to compare two separate samples, aiming to ascertain if they originate from identical distributions.

Randomized Block Experiment

An experimental design that groups subjects into blocks based on certain attributes before randomly assigning treatments within those blocks.

Wilcoxon Rank Sum Test

The Wilcoxon Rank Sum Test is a nonparametric statistical test used to compare two independent samples, assessing whether their populations have the same distribution.