Which of the following terms is sometimes used instead of "non-parametric test"?
A) Distribution-free test
B) Abnormality test
C) Normality test
D) Efficiency test

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The term "non-parametric test" is sometimes used interchangeably with "distribution-free test" because non-parametric tests do not assume any specific distribution of the population from which the sample is drawn, unlike parametric tests which assume a specific distribution (usually normal distribution). Option B and C are incorrect because they do not refer to the concept of non-parametric tests. Option D is incorrect because efficiency test refers to a completely different concept related to statistical hypothesis testing.

Which of the Following Terms Is Sometimes Used Instead of "Non-Parametric