Non-parametric Tests
Apply the sign test and Wilcoxon signed-rank test for single samples and matched pairs. Evaluate the advantages and limitations of non-parametric tests compared to parametric alternatives.
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Apply the sign test and Wilcoxon signed-rank test for single samples and matched pairs. Evaluate the advantages and limitations of non-parametric tests compared to parametric alternatives.
Key Questions
- What are the conditions for using non-parametric tests?
- How does the Wilcoxon signed-rank test account for the magnitude of differences?
- Why might a researcher choose a non-parametric test over a t-test?
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