Question 1

The Wilcoxon signed-rank test is the nonparametric counterpart of the:

Accepted Answer

A) one-sample z test 
B) correlated groups t test 
C) independent groups t test 
D) F test 
A) one-sample z test 
B) correlated groups t test 
C) independent groups t test 
D) F test

Question 2

Nonparametric tests can be used to analyze _____ variables that are measured on a(n)_____ level.

Accepted Answer

A) quantitative;ordinal 
B) qualitative;interval 
C) quantitative;nominal 
D) all of these 
A) quantitative;ordinal 
B) qualitative;interval 
C) quantitative;nominal 
D) all of these

Question 3

The nonparametric counterpart to the one-way repeated measures analysis of variance is the ____________________.

Accepted Answer

Friedman a

Question 4

As long as the number of ties is minimal,the test statistics will not be affected greatly by tied ranks.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The strength of the relationship following a statistically significant _____ can be analyzed using the Glass rank biserial correlation coefficient.

Accepted Answer

A) Wilcoxon signed-rank test 
B) Kruskal-Wallis test 
C) Spearman rank-order correlation 
D) Mann-Whitney U test 
E) Friedman analysis of variance by rank 
A) Wilcoxon signed-rank test 
B) Kruskal-Wallis test 
C) Spearman rank-order correlation 
D) Mann-Whitney U test 
E) Friedman analysis of variance by rank

Question 6

The Wilcoxon rank sum test is a nonparametric alternative to which parametric test?

Accepted Answer

A) independent groups t test 
B) correlated groups t test 
C) one-way between-subjects analysis of variance 
D) one-way repeated measures analysis of variance 
E) Pearson correlation 
A) independent groups t test 
B) correlated groups t test 
C) one-way between-subjects analysis of variance 
D) one-way repeated measures analysis of variance 
E) Pearson correlation

Question 7

In a Kruskal-Wallis test,if the null hypothesis of no relationship between the independent variable and the dependent variable is true,we would expect the mean ranks for the three conditions to be different,within the constraints of sampling error.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Which of the following is NOT one of the conditions for use of the Kruskal-Wallis test?

Accepted Answer

A) The independent variable is qualitative 
B) The independent variable is quantitative 
C) Scores on the dependent variable at least approximate an interval level of measurement. 
D) The independent variable has three or more levels. 
A) The independent variable is qualitative 
B) The independent variable is quantitative 
C) Scores on the dependent variable at least approximate an interval level of measurement. 
D) The independent variable has three or more levels.

Question 9

A benefit of many nonparametric statistical tests is their relative lack of sensitivity to:

Accepted Answer

A) standard errors 
B) slightly skewed distributions 
C) error scores 
D) outliers 
A) standard errors 
B) slightly skewed distributions 
C) error scores 
D) outliers

Question 10

Under what conditions is the Friedman analysis of variance by ranks used toanalyze the relationship between two variables?

Accepted Answer

The Friedman analysis of variance by ran

Question 11

Extreme values might prove to be problematic for parametric analyses,but they pose no particular problem for many nonparametric analyses.Because of this property,nonparametric tests are often said to be:

Accepted Answer

A) robust 
B) corrected 
C) outlier sensitive 
D) outlier resistant 
A) robust 
B) corrected 
C) outlier sensitive 
D) outlier resistant

Question 12

The rank transformation approach involves converting a set of scores on a variable to ranks,and then analyzing these rank scores using the traditional parametric formulas.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Which of the following conditions distinguishes a Kruskal-Wallis test from a Mann-Whitney test?

Accepted Answer

A) the measurement scale of the dependent variable 
B) the number of levels of the independent variable 
C) the measurement level of independent variable 
D) whether or not the independent variable is within-subjects 
A) the measurement scale of the dependent variable 
B) the number of levels of the independent variable 
C) the measurement level of independent variable 
D) whether or not the independent variable is within-subjects

Question 14

Some researchers have argued that once a rank order is complete,traditional parametric tests can be used to analyze the data.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

A nonparametric statistical test will typically be used when data are measured at the _____ or _____ level.

Accepted Answer

A) nominal;interval 
B) nominal;ordinal 
C) ordinal;ratio 
D) interval;ratio 
A) nominal;interval 
B) nominal;ordinal 
C) ordinal;ratio 
D) interval;ratio

Question 16

The Wilcoxon signed-rank test is the nonparametric counterpart of one-way repeated measures analysis of variance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

The Spearman rank-order correlation coefficient ranges from 0 to +1.00 and is interpreted in the same manner as the coefficient of determination.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

A researcher examined the relationship between gender and attitudes toward drinking alcohol.The researcher obtained the following data:  
Which statement below best describes the nature of the relationship for the above data?

Accepted Answer

A) Women have a more positive attitude toward drinking alcohol than men. 
B) Men have a more positive attitude toward drinking alcohol than women. 
C) There was only a minimal difference between attitudes toward drinking alcohol for men and women. 
D) There was no difference between attitudes toward drinking alcohol for men and women. 
A) Women have a more positive attitude toward drinking alcohol than men. 
B) Men have a more positive attitude toward drinking alcohol than women. 
C) There was only a minimal difference between attitudes toward drinking alcohol for men and women. 
D) There was no difference between attitudes toward drinking alcohol for men and women.

Question 19

There are two major types of nonparametric counterparts to parametric test: _____ tests and _____ tests.

Accepted Answer

A) robust;nonrobust 
B) significance;nonsignificance 
C) rank;signed 
D) signed;unsigned 
A) robust;nonrobust 
B) significance;nonsignificance 
C) rank;signed 
D) signed;unsigned

Question 20

The strength of the relationship following a statistically significant _____ can be analyzed using the matched-pairs rank biserial correlation coefficient.

Accepted Answer

A) Wilcoxon signed-rank test 
B) Kruskal-Wallis test 
C) Spearman rank-order correlation 
D) Mann-Whitney U test 
E) Wilcoxon rank sum test 
A) Wilcoxon signed-rank test 
B) Kruskal-Wallis test 
C) Spearman rank-order correlation 
D) Mann-Whitney U test 
E) Wilcoxon rank sum test

The Wilcoxon signed-rank test is the nonparametric counterpart of the:

Nonparametric tests can be used to analyze _ variables that are measured on a(n)_ level.

The nonparametric counterpart to the one-way repeated measures analysis of variance is the ____________________.

As long as the number of ties is minimal,the test statistics will not be affected greatly by tied ranks.

The strength of the relationship following a statistically significant _____ can be analyzed using the Glass rank biserial correlation coefficient.

The Wilcoxon rank sum test is a nonparametric alternative to which parametric test?

In a Kruskal-Wallis test,if the null hypothesis of no relationship between the independent variable and the dependent variable is true,we would expect the mean ranks for the three conditions to be different,within the constraints of sampling error.

Which of the following is NOT one of the conditions for use of the Kruskal-Wallis test?

A benefit of many nonparametric statistical tests is their relative lack of sensitivity to:

Under what conditions is the Friedman analysis of variance by ranks used toanalyze the relationship between two variables?

Extreme values might prove to be problematic for parametric analyses,but they pose no particular problem for many nonparametric analyses.Because of this property,nonparametric tests are often said to be:

The rank transformation approach involves converting a set of scores on a variable to ranks,and then analyzing these rank scores using the traditional parametric formulas.

Which of the following conditions distinguishes a Kruskal-Wallis test from a Mann-Whitney test?

Some researchers have argued that once a rank order is complete,traditional parametric tests can be used to analyze the data.

A nonparametric statistical test will typically be used when data are measured at the _ or _ level.

The Wilcoxon signed-rank test is the nonparametric counterpart of one-way repeated measures analysis of variance.

The Spearman rank-order correlation coefficient ranges from 0 to +1.00 and is interpreted in the same manner as the coefficient of determination.

A researcher examined the relationship between gender and attitudes toward drinking alcohol.The researcher obtained the following data: Which statement below best describes the nature of the relationship for the above data?

There are two major types of nonparametric counterparts to parametric test: _ tests and _ tests.

The strength of the relationship following a statistically significant _____ can be analyzed using the matched-pairs rank biserial correlation coefficient.

Introduction and Mathematical Preliminaries

Frequency and Probability Distributions

Percentiles percentile Ranks standard Scores and the Normal Distribution

Pearson Correlation and Regression: Descriptive Aspects

Measures of Central Tendency and Variability

Estimation and Sampling Distributions

Hypothesis Testing: Inferences About a Single Mean

Probability

Principles of Research Design and Statistical Preliminaries for Analyzing Bivariate Relationships

Independent Groups T -Test

Correlated Groups T-Test

One-Way Repeated Measures Analysis of Variance

Pearson Correlation and Regression: Inferential Aspects

Chi-Square Test

Two-Way Between-Subjects Analysis of Variance

Overview and Extension: Statistical Tests for More Complex Designs

Filters

Exam 16: Nonparametric Statistics

The Wilcoxon signed-rank test is the nonparametric counterpart of the:

Nonparametric tests can be used to analyze _____ variables that are measured on a(n)_____ level.

The nonparametric counterpart to the one-way repeated measures analysis of variance is the ____________________.

As long as the number of ties is minimal,the test statistics will not be affected greatly by tied ranks.

The strength of the relationship following a statistically significant _____ can be analyzed using the Glass rank biserial correlation coefficient.

The Wilcoxon rank sum test is a nonparametric alternative to which parametric test?

In a Kruskal-Wallis test,if the null hypothesis of no relationship between the independent variable and the dependent variable is true,we would expect the mean ranks for the three conditions to be different,within the constraints of sampling error.

Which of the following is NOT one of the conditions for use of the Kruskal-Wallis test?

A benefit of many nonparametric statistical tests is their relative lack of sensitivity to:

Under what conditions is the Friedman analysis of variance by ranks used toanalyze the relationship between two variables?

Extreme values might prove to be problematic for parametric analyses,but they pose no particular problem for many nonparametric analyses.Because of this property,nonparametric tests are often said to be:

The rank transformation approach involves converting a set of scores on a variable to ranks,and then analyzing these rank scores using the traditional parametric formulas.

Which of the following conditions distinguishes a Kruskal-Wallis test from a Mann-Whitney test?

Some researchers have argued that once a rank order is complete,traditional parametric tests can be used to analyze the data.

A nonparametric statistical test will typically be used when data are measured at the _____ or _____ level.

The Wilcoxon signed-rank test is the nonparametric counterpart of one-way repeated measures analysis of variance.

The Spearman rank-order correlation coefficient ranges from 0 to +1.00 and is interpreted in the same manner as the coefficient of determination.

A researcher examined the relationship between gender and attitudes toward drinking alcohol.The researcher obtained the following data: Which statement below best describes the nature of the relationship for the above data?

There are two major types of nonparametric counterparts to parametric test: _____ tests and _____ tests.

The strength of the relationship following a statistically significant _____ can be analyzed using the matched-pairs rank biserial correlation coefficient.

Introduction and Mathematical Preliminaries

Frequency and Probability Distributions

Percentiles percentile Ranks standard Scores and the Normal Distribution

Pearson Correlation and Regression: Descriptive Aspects

Measures of Central Tendency and Variability

Estimation and Sampling Distributions

Hypothesis Testing: Inferences About a Single Mean

Probability

Principles of Research Design and Statistical Preliminaries for Analyzing Bivariate Relationships

Independent Groups T -Test

Correlated Groups T-Test

One-Way Repeated Measures Analysis of Variance

Pearson Correlation and Regression: Inferential Aspects

Chi-Square Test

Two-Way Between-Subjects Analysis of Variance

Overview and Extension: Statistical Tests for More Complex Designs

Filters

Nonparametric tests can be used to analyze _ variables that are measured on a(n)_ level.

A nonparametric statistical test will typically be used when data are measured at the _ or _ level.

There are two major types of nonparametric counterparts to parametric test: _ tests and _ tests.