A Nonparametric Equivalent of a Version of the ANOVA Test

question 87

Multiple Choice

A nonparametric equivalent of a version of the ANOVA test, which tests the hypothesis that several population means are equal is known as the:

• A) Wilcoxon ranked-sum test
• B) Spearman's coefficient of rank correlation
• C) Kruskal-Wallis test
• D) Sign test

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Definitions:

Gallbladder

A small organ located beneath the liver, storing and concentrating bile produced by the liver before releasing it into the small intestine.

Pharynx

A muscular tube that functions as the part of the digestive and respiratory systems by carrying air from the nose to the larynx and food from the mouth to the esophagus.

Salivary Gland

Glands located in the mouth that produce saliva, which aids in digestion and keeps the mouth moist.

Muscularis Externa

The layer of muscle in the gastrointestinal tract located outside the submucosa, responsible for the movements of peristalsis and segmentation.