Which of the following is true with regards to parametric and non-parametric tests?
a. Parametric tests make more assumptions than non-parametric tests, and can only be used on nominal data.
b. Parametric tests make fewer assumptions than non-parametric scales, and can only be used on interval and ratio tests.
c. Non-parametric tests are preferred over parametric tests, particularly because they can be applied to a wider range of measurement scales.
d. Parametric and non-parametric tests can be used on the same types of measurement scales. Which you use depends entirely on your research question.
Answer: b. Parametric tests make fewer assumptions than non-parametric scales, and can only be used on interval and ratio tests.
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