What Is a Key Distinction Between Parametric Tests and Nonparametric

Multiple Choice

What is a key distinction between parametric tests and nonparametric tests in terms of scales of measurement?

A) Parametric tests are used for interval and ratio data, whereas nonparametric tests are used for nominal and ordinal data.
B) Parametric tests are used for ordinal and nominal data, whereas nonparametric tests are used for interval and ratio data.
C) Parametric tests are used for ordinal or interval data, whereas nonparametric tests are used for nominal data only.
D) There is no distinction; both types of tests are used to analyze data on any scale of measurement.