A randomized block design analysis of variance test corresponds to a:
A) Wilcoxon signed rank test for paired samples.
B) Wilcoxon rank sum test.
C) Wilcoxon signed rank test for one sample.
D) Friedman test for randomized block design.
E) Kruskal-Wallis test.

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The randomized block design is specifically for comparing multiple treatments within blocks (i.e. groups of similar subjects) to account for individual differences between the subjects. The Friedman test is a non-parametric alternative to the randomized block ANOVA test and is also used for comparing multiple treatments within blocks. Therefore, the correct choice is D. Choices A, B, C, and E are all non-applicable for a randomized block design analysis of variance test.

A Randomized Block Design Analysis of Variance Test Corresponds to A