Parametric vs nonparametric statistical methods: which is better, and why?
oleh: Robin Turner, Ari Samaranayaka, Claire Cameron
| Format: | Article |
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| Diterbitkan: | New Zealand Medical Student Journal Society 2020-04-01 |
Deskripsi
The statistical methods used in quantitative research can be described as either parametric or nonparametric. These terms are often misunderstood and thought to be describing the data. They are actually used to describe the assumptions underlying certain statistical methods.