In a Kruskal-Wallis test when ties occur, each observation is given the ________ for which it is tied.
A) highest rank
B) lowest rank
C) mean rank
D) median rank

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When ties occur in a Kruskal-Wallis test, each observation involved in the tie is given the mean rank of the positions for which it is tied. This ensures that the ranks are distributed fairly among the tied observations.

In a Kruskal-Wallis Test When Ties Occur, Each Observation Is