A Nonparametric Test for Comparing Two or More Populations Should

question 61

Multiple Choice

A nonparametric test for comparing two or more populations should be used instead of its parametric counterpart if:

• A)no information about the shape of the populations is available.
• B)the sample sizes are large.
• C)the populations have equal means.
• D)the populations are normally distributed.

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