Asked by Elizabeth Olayinka on May 31, 2024

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To apply the Wilcoxon rank sum test to determine whether the location of population 1 is different from the location of population 2, the samples must be:

A) drawn from normal populations
B) drawn from matched pairs experiment
C) independent
D) larger than 30
E) larger than 50

Wilcoxon Rank Sum Test

A statistical test that does not rely on parameter assumptions to compare two separate samples and ascertain if they originate from an identical distribution.

Independent

A condition where two or more variables or sets of data do not influence or correlate with each other.

Normal Populations

Refers to populations that follow a normal (Gaussian) distribution, with data symmetrically distributed around the mean.

  • Acquire knowledge on the implementation and necessary conditions for the Wilcoxon rank-sum test.
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Willian ZhangJun 03, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
The Wilcoxon rank sum test is a non-parametric test used to determine if two independent groups are significantly different from each other. Unlike parametric tests, it does not require the assumption of normality or equal variances. Therefore, the correct answer is C, independent samples. Matched pairs experiments require the Wilcoxon signed-rank test, and there are no specific sample size requirements for this test.