A Nonparametric Method to Compare Two or More Populations,when the Samples

question 42

Multiple Choice

A nonparametric method to compare two or more populations,when the samples are matched pairs and the data are either ranked or quantitative but not normal is the:

• A) Wilcoxon signed rank test.
• B) Wilcoxon rank sum test.
• C) Friedman test.
• D) Kruskal-Wallis test.
• E) Sign test for comparing paired samples.

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