Many Nonparametric Tests Are Called ______ Because They Make No

question 41

Multiple Choice

Many nonparametric tests are called ______ because they make no assumptions regarding the shape of the distribution in the population.

• A) parametric tests
• B) skewed-distribution tests
• C) significance-free tests
• D) distribution-free tests

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