When Ranking the Absolute Values of the Difference of Observations

question 47

Multiple Choice

When ranking the absolute values of the difference of observations from smallest to largest for use with the Wilcoxon signed rank test and there is a tie,it is best to ___________.

• A)assign all tied values the average of the ranks they occupy
• B)randomly choose an order for all tied observations
• C)assign all tied values the highest rank order possible
• D)None of the above

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Synaptic Knob

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The synapse or junction where a motor neuron transmits a signal to a muscle fiber causing it to contract.

Muscle Fiber

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