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Mann-Whitney U Test

Statistics & analysis

Definition

The non-parametric alternative to the independent-samples t-test: compares two independent groups using ranks, requiring no normality assumption.

Where it's used

  • Comparing two groups on a skewed or ordinal outcome
  • Small-sample group comparisons where normality can't be established

Software used

SPSSRJASP

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