Prior to using a procedure that is "distribution-free," the sample scores would probably be transformed using the
A)reflection method.
B)antilog method.
C)rank-order method.
D)inverse method.

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The rank-order method is often used for distribution-free procedures because it does not rely on assumptions about the shape or parameters of the population distribution. The other methods listed (reflection, antilog, and inverse) are specific mathematical transformations that may be used for certain types of data distributions or statistical analyses, but they are not necessarily appropriate or necessary for all situations.

Prior to Using a Procedure That Is "Distribution-Free," the Sample