The result of using a parametric test with data transformed into ranks

A) will be just as accurate as either the ordinary parametric test or the rank-order test.
B) will be slightly less accurate than either the ordinary parametric test or the rank-order test.
C) will require a smaller sample size to derive an accurate result.
D) will require a larger sample size to derive an accurate result.


Answer: B

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