The Correct Null Hypothesis for a Rank-Order Test Comparing Two

question 1

Multiple Choice

The correct null hypothesis for a rank-order test comparing two groups is that

• A)the moderate ranks are evenly distributed.
• B)the highest ranks are evenly distributed.
• C)the populations have equal means.
• D)the medians of the two populations are equal.

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Definitions:

Reflexive Behaviour

Automatic, involuntary actions or responses to stimuli, that do not require conscious thought.

Operant Conditioning

The process of acquiring knowledge by which a behavior's level is modified using encouragement or deterrents.

Classical Conditioning

A learning process that occurs when two stimuli are repeatedly paired; a response that is initially elicited by the second stimulus is eventually evoked by the first stimulus alone.

Herding Behaviour

A social phenomenon where individuals in a group act collectively without centralized direction, often observed in financial markets, social settings, or animal behavior.