The Wilcoxon Rank Sum Test Is a Nonparametric Test Used

question 17

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The Wilcoxon rank sum test is a nonparametric test used to compare the central tendencies of two populations when a paired difference experiment has been conducted.

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Definitions:

Infiltration

The process by which a fluid passes into tissues, often referring to the unintentional infusion of intravenous fluid into the surrounding tissue.

Blood Transfusion

The process of transferring blood or blood products from one person into the circulatory system of another, used to replace lost components of the blood, often in surgeries or for patients with blood disorders.

Vital Signs

Clinical measurements that indicate the state of a patient's essential bodily functions, including temperature, pulse, respiration, and blood pressure.

Infusion Pump Rate

The speed at which fluids and medications are delivered to a patient through an infusion pump, measured in milliliters per hour (mL/hr).