Which of the following questions is most likely to generate data that uses a nonparametric test?
A) Does consume caffeine right before sleeping affect the duration of sleep?
B) Do children with incarcerated parents perform less well in school than their peers without incarcerated parents?
C) Do boys and girls differ in their frequency in choosing a drawing activity or sports activity during their free time?
D) Does consuming sugar affect concentration?

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This question involves comparing two groups (boys and girls) in terms of a frequency variable (choice of activity), which is a categorical variable. Nonparametric tests are typically used for analyzing data that involve categorical variables or ordinal data.

Which of the Following Questions Is Most Likely to Generate