When data are measured using an ordinal or nominal scale it is generally not appropriate to make the assumption that the distribution is normal and therefore _____ statistics should be used.
A) parametric
B) nonparametric
C) multivariate
D) univariate
E) bivariate

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Nonparametric statistics do not assume a normal distribution and are therefore more appropriate for data measured using ordinal or nominal scales. Parametric statistics assume normality and are not appropriate for non-normal distributions. Multivariate, univariate, and bivariate refer to the number of variables being analyzed and are not specifically related to the type of data scales used.

When Data Are Measured Using an Ordinal or Nominal Scale