When Are Nonparametric Procedures Used Instead of Parametric Procedures

question 40

Multiple Choice

When are nonparametric procedures used instead of parametric procedures?

• A)When a more powerful test is needed
• B)When our data do not meet the assumptions of parametric procedures
• C)When our sample is relatively small
• D)When measurement is interval or ratio

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