THE NEXT QUESTIONS ARE BASED ON THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION

question 47

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THE NEXT QUESTIONS ARE BASED ON THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION:
In conducting the Kruskal-Wallis test,independent random samples of sizes 5,7,8,and 7 were drawn from four populations and the sum of ranks in each of the samples were 84,100,96,and 98,respectively.
-Explain when a nonparametric test is to be used in place of the one-way ANOVA F-test,when testing the difference among several population means.

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Definitions:

Anterior Chamber

The fluid-filled space in the eye between the cornea and the iris, involved in maintaining eye pressure and nourishment of nearby tissues.

Cornea

The transparent front part of the eye that covers the iris, pupil, and anterior chamber, contributing to the eye's focusing power.

Tactile (Meissner's) Corpuscle

A type of nerve ending in the skin that is responsible for sensitivity to light touch.

Lamellated (Pacinian) Corpuscle

A type of nerve ending in the skin that is sensitive to pressure and vibration.