If We Are Interested in Testing to Determine Whether the Center

question 81

Multiple Choice

If we are interested in testing to determine whether the center of three or more populations is equal when the data in the samples are ordinal, what is the appropriate test to conduct?

• A) A t-test
• B) An ANOVA
• C) A Kruskal-Wallis
• D) A Wilcoxon Matched-Pairs Sign Rank test

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Definitions:

Conversion Disorder

A mental health condition where psychological stress manifests as physical symptoms without a medical cause.

Motor Function

The capacity of the body to move using muscle groups, coordinated by the nervous system, enabling actions such as walking, grasping, and speaking.

Sensory Function

The ability of the body to receive and process sensory inputs from the environment, such as sight, sound, touch, taste, and smell.

Conversion Disorder

A mental health condition where a person experiences neurological symptoms, such as paralysis or fits, that cannot be explained by medical evaluation.