Which of the Following Statements About Nonparametric Tests Is False

question 79

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about nonparametric tests is false?

• A)We can safely employ nonparametric tests even when we know nothing at all about the population from which sample data are being drawn.
• B)We can conduct nonparametric tests with nominal data.
• C)We can conduct nonparametric tests with ordinal data.
• D)We can only conduct nonparametric tests with data of a higher order than nominal or ordinal.

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Definitions:

Positive Reinforcer

A stimulus that, when introduced after a behavior, increases the likelihood of that behavior being repeated.

Negatively Reinforced

A process in operant conditioning where a response or behavior is strengthened by stopping, removing, or avoiding a negative outcome or aversive stimulus.

Bathes the Dog

A non-standard term potentially referring to the act of washing a dog as part of pet care routines.

Reinforcer

In behaviorism, any stimulus which strengthens or increases the probability of a specific response or behavior.