If the Dependent Variable Is Measured on an Ordinal Level

question 116

Multiple Choice

If the dependent variable is measured on an ordinal level that seriously departs from _____,then a nonparametric test might be pursued instead of a parametric test.

• A)interval characteristics
• B)normality
• C)nominal characteristics
• D)none of these

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Definitions:

Body Dysmorphic

A mental disorder characterized by obsessive thinking about a perceived flaw in one's physical appearance.

Anorexia Nervosa

An eating disorder characterized by an intense fear of gaining weight and a distorted body image, leading to self-imposed starvation.

Self-Starvation

The deliberate and severe restriction of food intake, often associated with psychological disorders such as anorexia nervosa.

Body Dysmorphic Disorder

Syndrome involving obsessive concern over a part of the body the individual believes is defective.