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TABLE 3.2

Strengths/Weaknesses of Nonparametric Statistics

Strengths

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Advanced and proven mathematical methods

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Techniques for finding parameters that describe an unknown population

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Useful in discovering the actual distribution in preparation for a more

detailed analysis by ordinary, parametric statistics

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Ideal for looking at anomalies and differences in central measures of the

population that have some underlying order or ranking

Weaknesses

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Limited range of analytical tools.

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Not often included in statistical software products.

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Technique primarily familiar to advanced statistical users. This means

that skilled ...