When the independent variable is qualitative and the dependent variable is quantitative,most researchers will NOT use a parametric test in situations where the dependent measure has only two or three values.

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When the dependent variable only has two or three values, it is likely categorical and does not meet the assumption of normal distribution required for parametric tests. In such situations, non-parametric tests like chi-square or Fisher's exact test are more appropriate.

When the Independent Variable Is Qualitative and the Dependent Variable