Nonparametric Statistics for Applied Research

by Brian P. Tesch, Lea M. Kovacsiss, Jared A. Linebach

Book Overview

​​Non-parametric methods are widely used for studying populations that take on a ranked order (such as movie reviews receiving one to four stars). The use of non-parametric methods may be necessary when data have a ranking but no clear numerical interpretation, such as when assessing preferences. In terms of levels of measurement, non-parametric methods result in "ordinal" data. As non-parametric methods make fewer assumptions, their...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 149395394X
• ISBN13: 9781493953943
• Release Date: August 2016
• Publisher: Springer
• Length: 408 Pages
• Weight: 1.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.1" x 9.2"