This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer
« previous next »

Author Question: Explain why a nonparametric test is not as sensitive to an extreme datum as a parametric test might ... (Read 96 times)

lindiwe

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 577
on: Jul 24, 2018
Explain why a nonparametric test is not as sensitive to an extreme datum as a parametric test might be.

Question 2

A random variable x is normally distributed with a mean of 250 and a standard deviation of 50 . Given that x = 175, its corresponding z-score is 1.50.
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

sarah_brady415

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 328
Reply #1 on: Jul 24, 2018
Answer to Question 1

The extreme value in a set of data can have a sizeable effect on the mean and standard deviation in the parametric methods. The nonparametric methods typically use rank numbers. The extreme value with ranks is either 1 or n, and neither changes if the value is more extreme.

Answer to Question 2

T


lindiwe

  • Member
  • Posts: 577
Reply 2 on: Jul 24, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

alvinum

  • Member
  • Posts: 317
Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

« previous next »
 

Did you know?

Individuals are never “cured” of addictions. Instead, they learn how to manage their disease to lead healthy, balanced lives.

Did you know?

In ancient Rome, many of the richer people in the population had lead-induced gout. The reason for this is unclear. Lead poisoning has also been linked to madness.

Did you know?

Atropine was named after the Greek goddess Atropos, the oldest and ugliest of the three sisters known as the Fates, who controlled the destiny of men.

Did you know?

Most strokes are caused when blood clots move to a blood vessel in the brain and block blood flow to that area. Thrombolytic therapy can be used to dissolve the clot quickly. If given within 3 hours of the first stroke symptoms, this therapy can help limit stroke damage and disability.

Did you know?

You should not take more than 1,000 mg of vitamin E per day. Doses above this amount increase the risk of bleeding problems that can lead to a stroke.

Are the resutls from the glucose strip test consistent with the results obtained from the ... Are the resutls from the glucose strip test consistent with the results obtained from the ...
Sit-and-Reach Test for Overall Flexibility. Sit-and-Reach Test for Overall Flexibility.
Testing coordination by using the finger-to-finger test Testing coordination by using the finger-to-finger test
Performing the whisper test Performing the whisper test
Rinne test. Bone conduction Rinne test. Bone conduction
The results of reciprocal crosses between streptomycin-resistant and streptomycin-sensitive The results of reciprocal crosses between streptomycin-resistant and streptomycin-sensitive
Video: Origin of organelles Animation

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library