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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