What Is a Key Distinction Between Parametric Tests and Nonparametric

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Multiple Choice

What is a key distinction between parametric tests and nonparametric tests in terms of scales of measurement?

• A) Parametric tests are used for interval and ratio data, whereas nonparametric tests are used for nominal and ordinal data.
• B) Parametric tests are used for ordinal and nominal data, whereas nonparametric tests are used for interval and ratio data.
• C) Parametric tests are used for ordinal or interval data, whereas nonparametric tests are used for nominal data only.
• D) There is no distinction; both types of tests are used to analyze data on any scale of measurement.

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