You are presented with data from two independent samples. The variable being measured is continuous. The distribution of the population of each sample is right skewed. You wish to test the
Hypothesis that there is a difference in the median value of the variable for the samples. What type
Test/method should you use?
A) Mann-Whitney Test
B) Data transformation
C) Paired t-test
D) Sign Test

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The Mann-Whitney Test is a non-parametric test used to compare the medians of two independent samples, especially when the data is not normally distributed, such as when it is right skewed.

You Are Presented with Data from Two Independent Samples