In general, a primary reason for choosing a nonparametric procedure over a parametric one is:
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nonparametric procedures do not require parameters that limit the scope of an experiment.
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nonparametric procedures generally require fewer assumptions than parametric procedures.
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parametric procedures make inferences on parameters, whereas nonparametric procedures do not.
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the assumption of normality, which most parametric procedures require, is rarely valid.