The Nonparametric Alternative to Analysis of Variance for a Randomized

question 78

Multiple Choice

The nonparametric alternative to analysis of variance for a randomized block design is the _______.

• A)chi-square test
• B)Kruskal-Wallis test
• C)Mann-Whitney U test
• D)Wilcoxon test
• E)Friedman test

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Definitions:

Degrees of Freedom

The number of independent values or quantities which can vary in the analysis without violating any constraints.

Degrees of Freedom

The number of independent values or quantities which can be assigned to a statistical distribution, often representing the number of values that are free to vary.

Test Statistic

A calculated value used in statistical testing to determine whether to reject the null hypothesis.

P-Value

The probability of observing test results at least as extreme as the results actually observed, under the assumption that the null hypothesis is correct.