IASSC Exam ICBB Topic 10 Question 36 Discussion

Actual exam question for IASSC's ICBB exam

Question #: 36
Topic #: 10

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The Mann-Whitney test is a powerful test and is unique to situations from which of the choices listed? (Note: There are 2 correct answers).

ATesting the identity of two populations

BFocuses on equality of the Median of the two populations

CLess powerful than the traditional ''t-test''

DMore widely applicable than the traditional ''t-test''

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Suggested Answer: C

by Sage at Aug 23, 2022, 10:45 PM

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Amira

3 months ago

Ah, the good old Mann-Whitney test. It's like the Batman of the statistical world - powerful, unique, and just a little bit mysterious.

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Stanford

2 months ago

C: D) More widely applicable than the traditional ''t-test''

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Arthur

2 months ago

B: B) Focuses on equality of the Median of the two populations

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Julio

2 months ago

A: A) Testing the identity of two populations

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Isreal

3 months ago

Wait, the Mann-Whitney test is more powerful than the t-test? I thought it was the other way around. Guess I need to brush up on my statistical knowledge.

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Isadora

2 months ago

D) More widely applicable than the traditional ''t-test''

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Carman

3 months ago

B) Focuses on equality of the Median of the two populations

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Blair

3 months ago

A) Testing the identity of two populations

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Deonna

4 months ago

I'm glad they included the 'Note: There are 2 correct answers' part. Otherwise, I might have been tempted to just pick A or B and call it a day.

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Mitzie

2 months ago

Exactly, those are the two correct answers. It's important to consider both when using the Mann-Whitney test.

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Claribel

2 months ago

So it's both A) Testing the identity of two populations and B) Focuses on equality of the Median of the two populations.

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Janey

2 months ago

Yes, that's one of the correct answers. It also focuses on the equality of the Median of the two populations.

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Sage

2 months ago

I think the Mann-Whitney test is unique to situations testing the identity of two populations.

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Albina

2 months ago

Exactly, those are the two correct answers. It's important to consider both aspects when using the Mann-Whitney test.

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Margot

3 months ago

So, it's both A) Testing the identity of two populations and B) Focuses on equality of the Median of the two populations.

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Chauncey

3 months ago

Yes, that's one of the correct answers. It also focuses on the equality of the median of the two populations.

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Desirae

3 months ago

I think the Mann-Whitney test is unique to situations involving testing the identity of two populations.

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India

4 months ago

C is just plain wrong. The Mann-Whitney test is more powerful than the t-test, not less. Clearly, D is the way to go too.

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Blair

3 months ago

Yes, D is the correct choice. It is more widely applicable than the traditional t-test.

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Emeline

3 months ago

I agree, C is definitely wrong. The Mann-Whitney test is more powerful than the t-test.

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Gretchen

4 months ago

I believe the Mann-Whitney test is powerful because it can handle non-normal data and is robust to outliers.

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Son

4 months ago

The Mann-Whitney test is definitely the way to go when you're testing the identity of two populations. A and B are spot on!

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Cassi

2 months ago

I think A and B are the correct answers for this question.

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Ernie

3 months ago

It's definitely more widely applicable than the traditional t-test.

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Tayna

3 months ago

Yes, it focuses on the equality of the medians of the two populations.

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Clarinda

3 months ago

I agree, the Mann-Whitney test is great for testing the identity of two populations.

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Fausto

4 months ago

I agree with Terrilyn, because it focuses on testing the identity of two populations and is more widely applicable than the traditional t-test.

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Terrilyn

4 months ago

I think the Mann-Whitney test is unique to situations A and D.

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