Chapter 8Nonparametric Inferential Statistics
Nonparametric tests are used when the corresponding parametric procedure is inappropriate. Normally, this is because the dependent variable is not interval- or ratio-scaled. It can also be because the dependent variable is not normally distributed. If the data of interest are frequency counts, nonparametric statistics may also be appropriate.
SPSS has a powerful Nonparametric Tests command that includes enhanced reports, which help users choose the appropriate test and interpret the result correctly.
Section 8.1 Chi-Square Goodness of Fit
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The chi-square goodness of fit test determines whether or not sample proportions match the theoretical values. For ...
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